Lucy Crites life of giving remembered in funeral tribute
Lucy Crites died last week 22 months after her husband Russell. A doer and mover she supported his community service and led projects to place flowers in downtown planters and landscape around Kanza Park. The Westminster Presbyterian Church funeral honored a longtime giver of faith and beauty.
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Lucy Crites
Russell
Lucy
Westminster Presbyterian Church
West Seventh
Four Seasons Flower Club
Kanza Park
Henry A. Roberts Jr
Jim Hitch
Commentary on Ice-T and police violence in America
The piece argues against censoring Ice-T and his song Cop Killer, contending that threats to police come from systemic failures and political leaders. It defends freedom of expression, critiques Bush and Quayle, and warns about repressing dissent while highlighting race and power dynamics.
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Ice-T
America
George Bush
Dan Quayle
Bush
Quayle
Freud
James Madison
National Rifle Association
Mr. Madison
Commerce Secretary Nicholl’s firing stirs travel debate
The Manhattan Mercury argues against restricting Kansas commerce chief Laura Nicholl’s travel, stressing foreign trade supports state prosperity amid agriculture and manufacturing. The Chanute Tribune questions Nixon’s legacy, noting distrust in the president and criticizing Sen. Dole for embracing Nixon’s image in politics.
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Manhattan Mercury
Commerce
Laura Nicholl
Kansas
United States
Chanute Tribune
Nixon
Richard M. Nixon
Oval Office
Sen
Bob
Dole
Richard Nixon
ORC coaches earn praise from grateful parent
In a letter to the paper a parent thanks Gary Sheffield and Ottawa Recreation Commission coaches for guiding her fourth grade daughter in softball. The coachs hold extra practices, teach fundamentals, ensure fair treatment, and foster a positive, encouraging environment for a first-time player.
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Ottawa Recreation Commission
Gary Sheffield
Gary
Readers urged to sign letters with address
Letters to the editor are encouraged and should be signed with the writer’s address. Unsigned letters won’t be published and a telephone number should be enclosed to expedite verification.
Letters: Choice also belongs to the unborn
A reader argues that abortion limits a new life and questions the claim that a woman alone controls her body. The letter contends unborn life has a right to choice, critiques pro abortion protests, and asks whether doctors’ expertise or poverty and abuse justify ending a life.
Front page to page three jump confuses readers on story flow
Reader complains about inconsistent headlines for a continued piece. The description cites a front page item titled Most places idle Friday and a unrelated continuation labeled Social Security checks in Friday's mail on page three. The commenter blasts editorial practice and voicing opinions on abortion and parenting, urging clearer linking of stories.
It's Your Quarter in Ottawa Community Voices
A reader voices concern about youth sportsmanship in summer softball, urging fair play and equal play for all children. She recalls her child's Babe Ruth experience, criticizes elite coaching, and calls for more inclusive youth sport culture. The letter also touches on local issues including overgrown yards near 736 N Cherry, abortion protests, KGMA, rising electric bills, a seven county hunger study grant, YMCA needs, and pro life versus pro choice activism. Readers are invited to share thoughts by calling 242-4700 during specified hours.
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Messenger
George Pyle
Salina
ORC
Tami Stankard
H. Ross Perot
N. Cherry
KGMA
Ottawa Herald
Eckan
Mr. J
Ottawa
Franklin
Osage
Miami
Anderson and Linn
Douglas
YMCA
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