Destructive penalty idea for music piracy sparks debate
The piece notes Senator Orin Hatch's provocative notion of destroying a thief's computer for downloading songs. It questions due process while acknowledging rising casual piracy and the high cost of theft in digital form. The author sympathizes with frustration but stresses legal process remains essential.
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Farmers urged to welcome stream rule relief gains
Christie Whitman leaves EPA without appealing a court order for higher stream standards in Kansas. The Winfield Courier notes cleaner streams can boost fishing camping and tourism by rural landowners, urging farm groups to support on the farm tourism shift and diversify the economy, aligning with regional practice in Wisconsin Minnesota Missouri Arkansas and Oklahoma.
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Christie Whitman
Environmental Protection Agency
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Missouri
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Oklahoma
Guest Editorials Offer Readers A Variety Of Opinions
Editorial note states guest writers provide diverse viewpoints and that opinions shown may not reflect The Herald or its editors. The advisory clarifies contributor independence and publication policy.
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Readers urged to submit signed letters to forum
The Ottawa Herald welcomes reader opinions in the Reader Forum. Submissions must be hand signed with the author's address and telephone number. Send letters to Reader Forum, The Ottawa Herald, 104 S. Cedar, Ottawa KS 66067, or by email to letters ottawaherald.com. Limitation of 400 words. May be edited for space.
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Political Contacts in Washington and Topeka Listed
A compiled list shows key political figures and offices in Washington D C and Topeka Kansas. Names include U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback and Representatives Jim Ryun Tom Holland and Bill Feverborn plus Gov Kathleen Sebelius and State Sen Robert Tyson with their office addresses and phone numbers.
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White House
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Whitehouse
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Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
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Senate
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Sam Brownback
Brownback
Jim Ryun
Rayburn House
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Kathleen Sebelius
State Capitol
Topeka
State
Robert Tyson
Tyson
Tom Holland
Holland
House
Bill Feverborn
Faverborn
Jon Hymerickhouse
Hymerickhouse
Stanley Dreher
Draher
Give organic farms a fair share of USDA funds
Bob Scowcroft of the Organic Farming Research Foundation argues that organic farming merits 1.5 to 2 percent of the USDA budget, or over $1 billion, to match consumer support and bolster organic research, marketing, and standards enforcement. He notes slow growth in organic acres and research funding despite rising demand.
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Agriculture Department
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Bob Scowcroft
Organic Farming Research Foundation
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Salina
Dairy plan a mistake in regional dairy battle
The Ottawa Herald reports opposition to John Coen’s plan for a 1,428 cow factory dairy near homes, a Boy Scout Camp, and Tally Creek. KDHE has already rejected two applications, while residents fear groundwater and surface water pollution, foul air, and heavy waste disposal.
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Midland Railroad
Tally Creek
Franklin County Register of Deeds
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