Silent protest over flag during games raises debate at college
Toni Smith, a Manhattanville College sociology senior, protests by turning away from the flag while the Star Spangled Banner plays before Division III basketball games. The incident drew national attention after a Vietnam veteran confronted her on court. Readers are invited to vote and submit comments for Saturday’s Weekender edition.
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Online survey prompt for Weekender readers
Voters are invited to submit comments and opinions through www.ottawaherald.com or by dropping survey results in the Weekender edition. The notice urges public input and engagement on the weekly feature.
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Kansas Officials Contact List From State Capitol
A partial directory lists Kansas political figures with offices and contact details. It enumerates Governor Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, U.S. Representative Jim Ryun, and state lawmakers including Senator Robert Tyson and Representatives Tom Holland El Feverbom Joe Humerickhouse and Stanley Dreher with office addresses in Topeka and network emails and phone numbers.
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Critique of Arab world ties and France amid Iraq policy
Joe Klock Sr of Key Largo surveys U.S. Iraq policy, criticizing Saudi dependence and support for terrorists after 9/11, lauding American actions against Saddam, condemning Arab publics, and attacking France for vetoing action despite past aid. He calls for more reasonable alternatives and broader international collaboration.
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Column Sparks Debate On Language and Culture
Reader Juanita Peckham from Rantoul commends Linda Brown’s column for voicing frustration with those seeking U.S. residency without adopting English. She defends cultural adaptation and markets the idea that language is essential to integration in America.
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A Hometown Couple Keeps Faithful Vows Past Fifty Years
A reflective reader praises the paper for honoring lasting marriages amid modern trends. They welcome positive, community uplifting stories like a Valentine’s Day feature, noting continued coverage of local celebrations alongside reports of DUIs and domestic issues.
Owners Say Dog Ordinance Unfair in Ottawa
Vickie Moss reports residents challenge an outdated Ottawa dog ordinance with a Staffordshire bull terrier case. They argue owners deserve a chance to prove their dogs are loving and well behaved despite the so called pit bull stigma.
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Readers' Forum: How to Reach The Ottawa Herald
Share your views with the Ottawa Herald Readers Forum Letters must be 400 words or less and include name address and daytime phone. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. Readers are limited to one letter per month.
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