Journalist Martha Mendoza Reflects on Journalism
The Associated Press reporter Martha Mendoza states that belief in the journalism idea of the greater good is not a sole rationale for doing journalism. The remark reflects a stance captured in 2003.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 2004
Page
2
The Associated Press reporter Martha Mendoza states that belief in the journalism idea of the greater good is not a sole rationale for doing journalism. The remark reflects a stance captured in 2003.
A group of Hawthorne Elementary parents led campus meetings urging preservation of the neighborhood school amid bond issue discussions. The Ottawa board plans a two week decision on bond scope before November, with surveys showing support for a new north school and renovation as Hawthorne’s top priority remains contested.
The text outlines the First Amendment protections restricting Congress from establishing religion or prohibiting free exercise, guarding freedom of speech and of the press, and securing the right to peaceful assembly and to petition the government for grievances.
A veteran columnist denounces perpetual warfare and propaganda. He contends war brutalizes people, questions the media’s sanitizing of conflict, and condemns Patriot Act civil liberties sacrifices. He urges a Swiss style armed neutrality and warns rulers profit from bloodshed. He signs off urging readers to write to Charley Reese in Orlando.
The Ottawa Public Education Trust OPET supports district schools by funding programs not covered by the budget. A recent OPET grant financed Ottawa High School’s two day Just Wait abstinence program by Hope Resource Center.
Local volunteers run the Franklin County Cancer Foundation at 116 S Main St Ottawa. Since 1998 they have raised over 140000 to assist patients with food travel bills equipment and more. In 2003 donations and gifts totaled 21477 with 14391.65 memorials. Call 785 242-6703.
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