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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 2005
Page
2
A 1909 Boston Post motto from editor E A Grazier. The quote extols decency in journalistic methods and conduct, reflecting press ethics of the era.
A recent congressional bill mandates enhanced U S Constitution instruction in federally funded schools this year. The guidance specifies Sept 17 or nearby days if it falls on a weekend, with districts to follow accompanying guidelines and emphasize the Bill of Rights starting point.
Despite heated politics between the Legislature and the Kansas Supreme Court, the court's ruling to appropriate 143 million dollars for schools by July 1 is seen as doable with a simple bill. The clash over process and election-year timing overshadows a straightforward funding path, with a second 568 million demand likely and a looming 2006 session tax debate. Martin Hawver notes the tension and potential for a tax ride before voters.
Jeanny Sharp argues U S 59 near Ottawa Lawrence is dangerous citing seven Douglas County fatalities 2000 04 and one in Franklin County. She compares traffic counts to 20 miles of K 68 east west of Ottawa U S 59 Garnett and Old 50 Ottawa Williamsburg. The Zarco gas station crash is described as unrelated to the road.
A Readers' Forum letter questions highway safety and the balance of deaths to speed and careless driving. The writer cautions that local developers and financiers may profit, comparing the highway to a doomed school project and an unfixable hospital demolition scenario.
The Ottawa Herald invites readers to submit letters under 400 words with name, address, and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. Readers are limited to one letter per month. Form letters poems consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed.
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