Ottawa-Govt cooperation eyed for ambulance and fire coverage
Franklin County Commission considers placing a fire truck at the county ambulance building at 14th and Cedar while Ottawa plans a second fire station on the south side. City and county would share expansion costs to enlarge the ambulance center and improve service. Residents could benefit from pooled resources across city and county agencies.
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Southeast Kansas highway program earns cautious praise
Kansas officials credit Sioux City? No, southeast Kansas leaders for preserving more than 3 billion dollars in highway funds and investing over 200 million in local projects. Kansas DOT Secretary Dean Carson notes continued needs and ties highway upgrades to state economic health amid talk of possible tax increases.
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The Operation inspires a lascivious lesson in surgery
Vickie Hull recalls watching The Operation on The Learning Channel with family, noting graphic procedures and the reaction of viewers. She reflects on the fascination with surgery, the visceral impact of the show, and her realization that a pen suits her better than a scalpel while fearing salsa snack hazards.
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Lawrence
Media's fixation on celebrity marriages and politics
The Oregonian and News & Record critique the obsession with rich and famous couples private lives, noting tabloid sensationalism and varying mainstream coverage. They contrast media inconsistency with journalists condemning trashy reporting while publishing such stories. Senator Jesse Helms blocks Clinton's ambassador pick, labeling Weld's qualifications and remarks as arguments against the nomination.
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North Carolina
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Guest Editorial Opinions From Readers Featured
A guest editorial section presents a range of viewpoints for readers. Views expressed are not necessarily The Herald editor's stance or official policy.
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Father's Day sparks feminist clash over fatherhood
Kathleen Parker argues Fathers Day reveals a broader war on fatherhood. She cites 95 million cards and 119 million calls as cultural noise while noting 40 percent of children lack their father at home and many fathers seek custody and access reform. She critiques both men and women, including NOW, for shaping a fatherless society and urges welcoming fathers back to their children.
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