Blighted properties spark city neighbors frustration in Ottawa
Melvin Dixon voices anger as Ottawa struggles with absentee landowners and lengthy notice steps before mowing blighted plots. City spent about 3000 dollars from taxpayers while awaiting address verifications and bids. The issue repeats yearly amid changing statutes, with properties slated for county tax sales due to unpaid taxes. Carnival crowds at Franklin County Fair contrast with smokers among rides, prompting calls to curb smoking by fair workers.
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Melvin Dixon
S. Mulberry
Ottawa
Dixon
Fair Board
Free speech reflection from Ron Collins on rights
A 2005 remark from Ron Collins of the First Amendment Center on free speech, noting how it is spoken by those who value it, attacked by those who misunderstand it, and defended by those who prefer silence.
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Ron Collins
First Amendment Center
Renewal of the Voting Rights Act Shapes U.S. Race Policy
The document recalls the 1965 act’s purpose to guarantee political equality, notes its ongoing temporary provisions requiring federal oversight for certain states, and highlights contemporary disputes over enforcement and voter discrimination. It cites Florida, minority voting rights, photo ID debates, and Bush administration efforts to renew and enforce the act.
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America
U.S. House
Florida
U.S. Commission On Civil Rights
George W. Bush
House
Senate
Bush
Congress
Justice Department
Reader Forum letters sought for Ottawa Herald
Readers may submit hand signed letters with address and phone number. Send to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or email letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions should be under 400 words and may be edited for space.
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Ottawa Herald
Cedar
Ottawa
Ottawaherald
Ter
S. Cedar
Candidates Defy Labels In Local Primary Debate
The piece argues on August 1 Republicans should vote amid shifting terms like neo conservatives and pro choice. It praises Sandy Praeger for safeguarding consumers and urges electing officials who will fulfill office duties while preserving constitutional order.
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Rino
Webster
America
Sandy Praeger
Voter guide voices support and concerns from Leo V. Kerwin
The letter backs Ron Thornburgh for Secretary of State and Harry McDonald for State Board of Education, criticizes opponent John Bacon and governor pick Jim Barnett with Susan Wagle, notes concerns about education funding and outcomes, and questions the value of current spending in education amid broader economic strain.
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Harry McDonald
State Board of Education
Harry
John Bacon
Ottawa
Jim Barnett
Emporia
Susan Wagle
Wichita
Cino
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