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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 2009
Page
2
Alexis de Tocqueville, a French historian, stated in 1840 that there is immense strength in the will of the people and that once it speaks, even those who wish to challenge it are overawed.
The Kansas Legislature amended the statute to allow prosecution of adults who intentionally or recklessly aid underage drinking by providing alcohol or a venue. The change broadens enforcement beyond hosting to include facilitating access, with fines and potential Class A misdemeanor charges. A study note compares costs of underage drinking in Florida and Kansas, underscoring the issue’s seriousness.
The Ottawa Herald invites reader letters up to 400 words. Submissions must be hand signed with the author's address and telephone number and sent to Reader Forum at 104 S. Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to letters ottawaherald.com.
USA Today reports hundreds of lawmakers stash special interest money in pockets labeled foundation, institute and portrait. Rep Joe Barton’s Barton Family Foundation received 75000 from Exelon, while Sen Ted Kennedy’s Institute for the United States Senate drew 5 million from Amgen. California Rep Jerry Lewis' portrait pocket also drew lobbyist gifts. Hightower notes readers should scrutinize their reps.
Tom Purcell recalls a dangerous 1970s stunt on a five speed Murray Spyder bike on Marilyn Drive. Norman Rapp's dad helped by catching him with a pine net, sparing serious harm, and he reflects on helmet use, parental caution, and today’s stricter safety norms.
Readers are invited to submit letters of 250 words or less to the Readers Forum. Include full name, address and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. One letter per month per reader. Form letters poems complaints or testimonials will not be printed.
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