Editorial on Royals strike fallout and fan support
The piece argues baseball is both business and game, citing the Kansas City Royals Dream Seat promotion and 7,511 attendance with 33,114 empty seats. It blames the strike for eroding fan enthusiasm, notes subpar season attendance, and calls for players to win back fans while the team clings to a distant second in the Central.
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Kansas City Royals
Royals
Omaha
George Brett
Cleveland
Editorial urges cautious speed limit hikes with tighter enforcement
Guest editorials argue speed limits could rise on rural highways if Congress grants state control but caution that a higher limit invites a fudge factor. Driving 65 on two lane roads may be safe yet 75 on 65 stretches is dangerous. enforcement must rise to prevent loosening compliance. The piece notes Kansas roads' vastness and varying conditions.
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Herald
Kansas
Congress
Thankful notes from Ottawa residents and local donors
In a grateful letter the Cox family thanks neighbors for helping replace a windshield and praises the friendly spirit of Ottawa. They express appreciation for donors, pledge to help others, and note concern over missing animals and shelter adoption fees. They also commend Jim Hitch for the Promise Keepers report and police editorial.
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Ottawa
Cox
Jim Hitch
Promise Keepers
Police
It's Your Quarter man who was arrested for speeding
A reader voices concern about Ottawa's fireworks rules and police response, touts due process for nuisance laws, praises constitutional rights, and invites public comment via The Herald's Pastime column with contact details.
Honor as a personal gift in self rule
A speaker argues that individuals control their own fate through personal honor. He cites Caesar and a Roman senator, denounces social determinism, and urges responsibility, work training, and private welfare. The piece condemns collectivist views and stresses internal values as the source of moral guidance.
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Hollywood
America
Rob Roy
Caesar
Senate
Officials Urge Umpires to Call Games by the Rules
A reader from Cottonwood urges Little League officials to enforce the defined strike zone and consistent calls in baseball and basketball. He condemns umpires who stretch zones or call loosely, arguing it harms players’ learning, discipline, and enjoyment of the game.
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Coxfield
Missouri
Kansas
Prohibition on Jumping From Structures at Reservoirs
Park Ranger Jim Bell of Hillsdale Lake Project urges readers to avoid jumping or diving from any structure over water at federal reservoirs. Such acts violate federal regulations and county and state laws, risking injury from changing water levels and debris. For questions, contact the U.S. Corps of Engineers at 913-783-4366.
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Hillsdale Lake
The
Corps of Engineers
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Jim Bell
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U.S. Corps of Engineers
Mallard Fillmore
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