Judge hands long sentences to brutal crime offender
Franklin County Judge James Smith imposed consecutive maximum terms on Michael Dale Carrier for kidnapping and raping a former Ottawa woman near a Richmond area field last July. Carrier, 38, faces nearly 43 years in prison before parole eligibility, with his appeal announced by his lawyer.
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Read er Forum Seeks Hand Signed Submissions
Readers are invited to share opinions in the Read er Forum. Submissions must be hand signed and include the author s address and telephone number. Submissions should not exceed 500 words and will be published as space allows.
Sanctions as a weapon against Iraqi children
Charley Reese cites Catholic Worker Johanna Berrigan in Baghdad hospitals to argue U S led sanctions harm thousands of Iraqi children. He asserts halting aid and condemns elites for inflicting malnutrition, disease, and death while criticizing U S policy and Saddam pressure. He warns of revenge against Americans and accuses leaders of hypocrisy.
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Gas tax and the big picture in Ice Age debate
Don Kaul argues for a dollar a gallon gas tax as a practical, short term fix to curb fossil fuel use, reduce emissions, and fund rail and Social Security while addressing the looming Ice Age scare. He urges readers to embrace fuel efficiency and question politics, then invites responses.
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Debate Over Prairie Spirit Rail-Trail Costs and Landowner Rights
A reader forum argues to end the Prairie Spirit Rail-Trail in Anderson County citing high costs from ISTEA EDIF and state funding. The piece says minimal economic impact, questions ongoing maintenance, and supports HB 2490 to give counties more control over abandoned corridors. It highlights fencing and liability concerns for landowners along the 33 miles from Ottawa to Welda with calls to cut losses.
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Prairie Spirit
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
ISTEA
Ottawa
Welda
Kansas
KDWP
Central Kansas Conservancy
Kansas Horse Council
Seabees sought to form local group in Pomona area
Looking for any Seabees or those who served with a Seabee Battalion to join a new local unit. Contact Charles M. Cox at 3653 Idaho Road Pomona KS 66076-9045 evenings at (785) 242-4971 or email charmar computer-services.com.
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Charles M. Cox
Idaho Road
Pomona
Charmar
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