FAA orders weight checks on small planes after NC crash
After a January Beech 1900 crash in North Carolina that killed 21, the FAA orders airlines to weigh passengers and bags on 19 seat aircraft to test if current weight limits are safe. Investigators cite large carry ons, center of gravity, and possible elevator and cargo shifts as contributing factors. The probe will inform potential guideline updates to improve safety.
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Federal Aviation Administration
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New KDOT Director Deb Miller Faces Roadway Reform
Guest editorial calls for culture change at Kansas Department of Transportation as Deb Miller becomes secretary. It notes prior public access issues, a need to repair citizen trust, and a proposed transportation program initially set at 13 billion dollars, with possible trims due to state finances. Miller urged to end indifference and improve state road governance.
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Garden City Telegram
KDOT
Deb Miller
Kansas Department of Transportation
Lawrence
Miller
Kansas
Fragmentary editorial note appears in Herald page column
A partial line indicates the author or publisher disclaims views not aligned with The Herald or its editor. The readable fragment hints at a standard newspaper disclaimer included in opinion sections.
Addresses for Kansas and federal lawmakers and governor
A garbled list provides contact details for U S president George Bush and several Kansas and federal lawmakers. It includes addresses in Washington D C for the White House and Senate offices, a governor’s office in Topeka, and state legislators with partial phone numbers and webMail references.
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White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Washington, D.C
Rosberts
Senate
Sen Sam Brownback
Brown Sanale
Jim Ryun
Rayburn
State
Robert Tyson
State Capitol
Topeka
Tyson
Tom Holland
Holland
House
Bil Faverborn
Feverborn
Jos Humerickhouss
Humerickhouse
Stanley Dreher
Dreher
State Ks
More time and more money as a slogan tale
A columnist skewers UN inspections and White House rhetoric branding every moment as an important day. Hans Blix faces pressure for more time and money while warning of material breach, yet the piece argues the UN thrives on expansion, not decisive action.
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U.N. Security Council
White House
Balkans
Hans Blix
Iraq
U.N
Blix
Security Council
Bush
Pentagon
Voting in Bonds and a Long View of War Losses
A reader discusses voter turnout on a school bond issue and contests the call to vote yes. The letter compares enrollment and fatalities across American wars, listing participants and deaths from the Revolution through Korea as context for civic responsibility.
Vote, Honor the Fallen, Exercise Your Right to Vote
A reader laments low local turnout citing national casualty figures from Vietnam Gulf War and other conflicts to stress the price paid for freedom. The piece urges civic duty, voting informed and independent of others, calling on residents to participate beyond ceremonial observances.
Reader Forum guidelines for Ottawa Herald letters
Readers may submit hand signed letters with author address and phone. Send to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to letters at ottawaheral.com. Letters must be under 400 words and may be edited for space.
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Ottawa
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Franklin County
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Otawa
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Ottawaherald
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Brown
Kathy Miller
Otawaherald
Ken Kistner
Kkismer
GI Gray
Tim Millbam
Oliowaherald
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Readers Forum guidelines for Ottawa Herald letters
The Ottawa Herald invites readers to send letters to the Readers Forum under 400 words. Include full name, address, and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. Readers will be limited to one letter per month.
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