Kansas Supreme Court backs parolee data release to public safety
The Kansas Supreme Court requires the Department of Corrections to disclose information on parolees who committed serious crimes under supervision. The Wichita Eagle fought for years to obtain the list, arguing secrecy hindered accountability and public safety. The ruling supports transparency and aims to curb unreported parole violations.
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IRA apology sparks cautious reaction in Northern Ireland
The Times reports the IRA's apology to noncombatant victims will not be celebrated in Ulster as the Army Council’s actions clash with civilians’ realities. The statement aims to frame intent, while observers note the violence against civilians and the changing U S stance since Sept 11. The Sowetan highlights Zimbabwe's Mugabe muzzling of presses and press freedom concerns.
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Northern Ireland
Army Council
Ulster
Britain
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U.S
Bill Clinton
White House
Zimbabwe
Robert Mugabe
Cuba
Andrew Meldrum
U.K
Guardian
Meldrum
Mugabe
Mr. Mugabe
Readers invited to submit signed letters to Ottawa Herald
The Reader Forum calls for opinions from readers. Submissions must be hand signed and include author address and telephone number. Send to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or via email at letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions should not exceed 400 words and may be edited for space.
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Kansas Officials Contact Directory Fragment
A fragmented list provides names and office contacts for federal and state officials in Kansas. It includes President George Bush, U.S. Sen Pat Roberts, U.S. Sen Sam Brownback, U.S. Rep Jim Ryun, Gov El Groves, State Sen Robert Tyson, Ralph Tanner, and State Rep Bill Faverborn with office locations and phone numbers.
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White House
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D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
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Hart Senate
Washington, D.C
Pat
Christians Should Respect Islam, Says Baker University Scholar
Dr. George Wiley from Baker University argues that Christians should learn about Islam and treat Muslims with respect. He recalls visiting an Atlanta mosque and notes Muslims live among us, work with us, and send a message of equality. He urges open dialogue, shared worship ethics, and welcoming attitudes toward Muslim neighbors.
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Asia
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Kan
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Georgia
Muhammad
al Farooq
Georgia Tech
Allahu Akbar
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Mecca
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God
Islamic Center of
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North America
Robert Rebstock
Clarice Dicken Osborne
Baker University
Baldwin City
Trinity Episcopal Church
Lawrence
Meth labs, nitrogen, and a century of fertilizer harm
George B. Pyle discusses how methamphetamine production relies on anhydrous ammonia fertilizer, the rise of meth labs from 1994 to 2000, and the environmental cost of nitrogen runoff. He argues for reducing overuse and subsidies to curb pollution while noting the broader societal pressures driving drug culture.
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Fertilizer Institute
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Great Barrier Reef
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Oklahoma City
George B. Pyle
Prairie Writers Circle
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Land Institute
Natural Systems Agriculture Research Organization
Salina
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