FEMA urges stricter building codes to resist tornado damage
FEMA recommends Ottawa and other cities adopt stronger building codes based on wind studies to reduce tornado damage. Ottawa planners review the international code, with a recommendation to the city manager soon. Reinforced garage doors and masonry chimneys emerged as key improvements to enhance home safety.
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Blood Drive Thanks and Local Concerns in Ottawa
The Franklin County Red Cross chapter thanks donors for nearly 70 pints of blood and acknowledges volunteers and local sponsors. The piece notes blood from Ottawa helps state and hospital supply during shortages. A reader signs as Clark Valentine and raises concern about police testing rumors and local town interest.
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Reader Forum invites signed letters to The Ottawa Herald
Readers are invited to submit hand signed letters with address and telephone. Mail to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa Kansas 66067 or email leters ottawaherald.com. Submissions must be under 500 words and may be edited for space.
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Political contacts listing for national and Kansas state officials
A compiled contact guide listing prominent figures including U S President Bill Clinton, U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, U S Representative Jim Ryan, Kansas Governor Bill Graves, and Kansas state legislators like State Senator Robert Tyson and State Representatives Relph Tanner and L Foustbom. Addresses, phone numbers, and official websites are provided.
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Canadian Editorial Praises America as Good Neighbor
A Canadian broadcaster reflects on American generosity and resilience, arguing the U S aided war-torn nations, rebuilt railways, backed the Marshall Plan, and supported disasters while facing criticism abroad. He urges Americans to stand proud as others point to flaws.
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United States
Gordon Sinclair
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Reform of Campaign Finance Divides Railsters
Railsters resist campaign finance reform arguing honest candidates raise funds to reach voters and that special interests are simply interests. The debate centers on leveling the field for challengers, incumbent access, and the cost of advertising, with publishers and media cited in the funding dynamic.
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