Auden's Insight on Bad Books Revealed
Quote from W H Auden, dated 1962, reflects on literary critique. He notes that reviewing a poor book often turns into boastful display. The remark underscores self-promotion in criticism and the challenge of restraint in expressive prose.
Expansion deal for Sunflower plant at Holcomb gains support
Guest editorial lauds Gov Parkinson and Sunflower CEO Earl Watkins for a comprehensive energy plan allowing one 895 megawatt coal fired plant at Holcomb. Construction could start in 18 months, generating over 1,500 jobs, with renewable energy measures tied to legislative approval, marking a rare bipartisan energy compromise.
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Guest editorials reflect readers views in The Herald
A note states guest editorials publish reader opinions and that views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald or its editor. The disclaimer clarifies publication stance and invites diverse viewpoints within the newspaper's pages.
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Reader Forum submission guidelines for Ottawa Herald
Readers are invited to send hand signed letters with address and phone number. Submissions up to 400 words may be edited for space grammar and clarity and should be mailed to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or emailed to letters ottawaherald com.
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Love America as an adult and the burden of critique
The author argues liberals love America like adults by honestly judging the nation’s good like democracy and its bad such as racism and poverty. They contrast conservative devotion to a parentlike love with liberal, reformist care, citing Michelle Obama, Buckley viewpoints, and a Navy veteran’s global travels before returning home to flaws like poverty, lack of health care, and torture.
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Readers' Forum: detainees and civic duty in a letter
The Ottawa Herald presents readers opinions with authors identified at the end of each letter. Writers accept responsibility for their stance and for any facts stated. Respondents are invited to challenge viewpoints in the forum. He nce held detainees. But, like an adult, I don't ignore these things, I love my country enough to try and make it better.
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Open letter to Mr Hart urges acceptance of election results
The author scolds Mr Gary D Hart of Wellsville and others awaiting a tea party revolt, declaring the November vote implementing the Obama Biden administration as the moment of change. The piece dismisses cowboy rhetoric and calls for intelligent, educated leadership in government as the electorate’s chosen path.
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Gary D. Hart
Wellsville
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Reader Forum letter expresses support and disagreement
A reader responds to Gary Hart's letters in the Ottawa Herald, thanking Hart for free expression while noting differing views. The writer defends the president and current administration’s efforts to address economic woes, argues leaders should be given time, and predicts Hart would remain in the minority in Kansas and Franklin County.
Ten Commandments of leadership by Kevin Eichner
A leadership column outlines ten rules for effective management. Kevin Eichner, president of Ottawa University, invites reader feedback and signs off with his Ottawa University email. The piece emphasizes responsibility, selective hiring, direct inspection, candid feedback, mastery culture, servant leadership, honest present, optimistic future, team focus, and humor.
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Ottawa University
Leadershipmatters
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