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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 2006
Page
2
Jim Wallis asks whether moral values will be used to divide or to unite, urging movement to higher ground to find common ground. The Sojourners editor and founder emphasizes values as tools for collaboration over confrontation.
A survey by Women's Voices Women Vote Action finds 27 million voting age unmarried women, mostly Democrats, did not vote in 2004. They distrust media, feel politics are complex, and respond to issue focused ads. Campaigns should inform them about issues to motivate voting.
Readers may submit hand signed letters with address and phone number to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa Kansas 66067 or via letters ottawaherald.com Submissions limited to 400 words and may be edited for space
Ottawa Herald front page reports on the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce Education and Health Committee asking for feedback on a possible city ban of smoking in public places including restaurants. A reader defends smoking rights, questions health studies, and notes frustration at being treated as a second-class citizen.
Deb Barker, director of the Franklin County Records and Research Center, guided Troy Doniphan County teachers through Ottawa’s Washburn heritage. She shared research on George P. Washburn, arranged courthouse and studio visits, connected with Cathey Elis, and hosted a July 3 program with 150 attendees. The event highlighted Washburn’s Civil War era work and building designs.
A collection of letters discusses Jayhawker Days in Williamsburg, local thank yous, and public notices. Citizens commend volunteers, honor sponsors, and urge safer hiring practices by checking the KBI offender registry before home work.
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