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Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 2005

Page

2

Voice Wanted Over Fleeting Ideas Says Joyce Carol Oates

The writer Joyce Carol Oates in 1988 emphasizes desire for a distinct voice over transient ideas. She rejects insubstantial notions and urges focus on authentic expression.

Joyce Carol Oates

Kansas Gains and Losses From Base Realignment Plan

The Pentagon plan boosts Fort Riley with the Big Red One returning as HQ, adding 2400 military and 440 civilian jobs. Fort Leavenworth gains 211 personnel. Forbes Field in Topeka adds 247 jobs. McConnell Air Force Base gains 677 personnel but loses 155 civilians, while the 184th Wing shifts to more intel work. Parsons Army Ammunition Plant closes, costing 167 jobs. Kansas leaders hail military-friendly steps including a $125000 death benefit and tuition-free college for families of service members, plus guaranteed health coverage upon return.

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Editorials from Guest Editors Not Reflecting The Herald

Readers receive opinions from guest editors. views stated do not necessarily represent The Herald or its editorial staff. The page emphasizes diversity of perspective and clarifies publication boundaries.

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Kansas lawmakers contact details for Topeka offices

Gov Kathleen Sebelius and several state legislators list contact avenues including office locations in the State Capitol Topeka Kansas and phone numbers for Sen Pat Apple Sen Derek Schmidt Rep Tom Holland Rep Bill Feuerborn Rep Joe Humerickhouse and Rep Bill Otto with district room references and web addresses.

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Franklin's Musical Achievements Highlight a Founding Father's Talent

John Walburn of the Benjamin Franklin Integrity Project in Lawrence notes Franklin's lifelong engagement with music. He taught himself multiple instruments, invented the glass harmonica, and wrote lyrics for Scottish ballads. Franklin valued musical theory, criticized Baroque practice, and used music to symbolize the new nation’s independence during his Paris stay.

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CAFTA debate tests Democrats over Central America policy

Rich Lowry surveys how U.S. Democrats shift from idealism about Central America to protectionist stances on CAFTA. He notes unions oppose the deal, while proponents cite growth and regional reform, comparing CAFTA to Chile and urging a retrenchment of past utopian rhetoric.

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