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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1995
Page
3
Editorial urges KDHE to publicize bottled water knowledge and improve monitoring after a pilot survey found at least 15 percent of tested bottles contained cancer-causing chemicals exceeding federal standards. Rural Water Association presses for clearer labels and faster action to reassure consumers.
The editorial argues that the state’s prison population is at a record high while inmates show less regard for life and sentences rise. It notes Lansing Correctional Facility understaffing, and a union信息 picket urging bargaining for fair wages, health care, and breaks. It calls on lawmakers to fund DOC as promised.
A reader complains about traffic on K-68 toward Pomona during bridge work. Through lane is tight, hindering motor homes and trucks, affecting tourist travel. The message invites community thoughts on the forum It's Your Quarter and provides a phone line with restricted hours.
A writer attends the Promise Keepers men's conference and reflects on gender roles and masculinity. He notes attendees include Catholics and minorities, women volunteer duties, and seven promises guiding Christian growth and relationships. The event features Tony Evans urging men to live as faithful to God and one wife, while emphasizing unity beyond racial lines.
A persuasive op-ed argues against using the National Guard for drug interdiction in Central and South America. It warns such action risks lives, costs blood, and ignores root causes, urging Gov. Bill Graves to reject Guard deployment and keep Kansans out of the drug war.
A reader thanks Ottawa Sgt Randy Allan for recovering and returning a lost appointment book found by a Good Samaritan during a June weekend. The book contained personal information, and the officer met the owner in Lawrence to return it, highlighting police dedication beyond duty.
A letter from Russ Daniels of 636 S Main commends The Ottawa Herald for broad news coverage and fair editorials, contrasting it with media that pushes opinion. He praises the Opinion and Editorials page and syndicated writers, urging continued balanced reporting.
A policy note invites letters to the editor and requires signatures with the writer’s address. Unsigned submissions will not be published, and a telephone number should be included to expedite verification.
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