Jonesboro Killings Prompt Debates On Violence In Media
The Jonesboro shootings raise questions about killer instincts of two boys, ages 13 and 11, and whether widespread violence in movies and TV desensitizes children. Analysts weigh gun access, hunting culture, parenting, and societal influences as explanations while noting no clear answers yet.
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Government to fix Y2K bugs before 2000 deadline
The Advocate reports the federal government plans year 2000 fixes across agencies with Defense, State, and Labor showing varied timelines. Projections suggest critical systems may miss the March 1999 deadline, with costs reaching at least 4.7 billion dollars and possibly doubling.
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Defense Department
Guest editorials offer readers a spectrum of opinion
Reader notes that guest editorials present diverse viewpoints and do not necessarily reflect The Herald's official stance. The piece clarifies that opinions belong to contributors, not the newspaper.
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Government contact list for Kansas officials and offices
A compiled directory of U S government contacts including Rep Jim Ryun in Washington D C and Topeka district offices for Gov Bill Graves Attorney General Carla Stovall Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius State Reps Bill Feverborn Ralph Tanner and State Senator Robert Tyson with addresses and phone numbers for citizen inquiries and requests.
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D.C
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Quincy
Bill Graves
State Capitol
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Judicial Center
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Southwest 9Th
Bill Feverborn
Statehouse
Ralph Tanner
S Statehouse
Robert Tyson
When kids talk with violence and parents blamed
In the wake of the Jonesboro massacre, a mother states she would rather be the parent of a victim than the offender. The piece questions blame on parents for youth shootings in Jonesboro Pear and West Paducah, argues for nuanced causes, and urges vigilance in parenting youth through adolescence.
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Jonesboro Middle School
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West Paducah
Reader Forum Comments On School Board Contract Fiasco
A reader derides the school board for unilateral teacher contracts and a rushed master agreement. The writer 呼lpresents concerns about respect, finances, and the impact on teacher retention, urging re-examination of priorities and adherence to past negotiated items.
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America
U.S.C
Board of Education
Franklin County Eyes Five Person Commission And IT Director
A March 4 edition argues Franklin County lacks dialogue and oversight as two commissioners create a new director of information technology position with a $60,000 salary and long term contract, while a proposed purchase to expand a nearly new $1 million telephone system is delayed. The piece urges citizen action, walking tour dialogue, and a push for veterans memorial funding. It recalls past debates over a five person commission and questions maintenance, salaries, and county governance.
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Tro
Montgomery
Hickory
Reader Forum submissions rules for Ottawa Herald readers
Readers are invited to send hand signed letters with address and phone number. Include the Ottawa Herald address 104 S. Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or email letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions must be under 500 words.
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Ottawaherald
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