Supreme Court kidnapping ruling sparks public alarm
The column brands the court decision allowing the kidnapping of fugitives for U.S. trials as a risk of national disaster and terrorist retaliation. It urges citizen action to contact senators and representatives, noting Mexico's response and calls for government level dealings.
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U.S. Supreme Court
High Court
U.S
Drug Enforcement Agency
Mexico
DEA
Supreme Court
Justice Department
Guest Opinion Editorial Note on Editorial Variety
A hosted guest opinion describes editorial variety and clarifies that guest editorials do not necessarily reflect The Herald’s official stance. It emphasizes diverse perspectives offered to readers.
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Herald
Maryland abstinence campaign cuts teen pregnancy rate
A Maryland program uses an abstinence focused ad campaign to curb teen sexual activity. The Maryland Health Department reports a 5 percent drop in pregnancies among girls under 15 in 1989 and another 5 percent the following year, with abortion rates down 16 percent. The campaign argues self restraint can be taught, reducing social costs from teen pregnancy.
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America
Maryland
Baltimore
Richardson, Myers & Donofrio
Its Your Quarter reflects on public space and voices
A commentary piece introduces a reader call‑in column where opinions are aired anonymously after hours. The author muses about talking to a machine, laments weeds along Walnut Street, and critiques state wildlife and parks, city maintenance, and the rails‑to‑trails plan while urging civic action before summer ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Walnut Street
State Wildlife and Parks
Iola
Wildlife and Parks Department
Joan Finney
Jack Lacey
Lyndon
Wildlife and Parks
Area Reservoirs
Lacey
Long Pastorship Leaves Ottawa Community Thankful
A letter from a pastor and spouse reflects gratitude for 27 plus years in Ottawa. They praise Faith Lutheran Church’s growth, their family of three, and community service through the Ministerial Association Kiwanis PRIDE recreation hospital chaplaincy the radio program Life With God on KOFO and various local roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Faith Lutheran
Kiwanis Club
PRIDE
The
Ottawa Recreation Commission
God
KOFO
Marilyn
Ransom Memorial
Graduation day complaints address rude parents
An editor notes complaints about graduation crowd behavior. The writer criticizes parents for leaving seats, moving around to take photos, talking during the ceremony, and blocking view, urging consideration of appropriate conduct in a free society.
Your Quarter voice urges vote and action in a restless column
An anonymous readers’ column urges civic participation and pays tribute to standing up for beliefs. Readers discuss pay raises for teachers, bankruptcy perspectives for business owners, library book theft, editorial vigor, and preserving a railroad bridge for future use.
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Cokin
Midweek Review
By Jay Bemis
Ottawa Herald
Margulies AN Jerrey
Cornerstone Book Store
Franklin County Mental Health Center
Jim Hitch
Hitching Post
Midland Railroad
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