Platinum Rule to Grow Ottawa Tourism Trade
Editorial cites tourism as a profitable U S industry with a 350 billion injection and a 9 billion surplus, noting foreigners spend more abroad than Americans here. Ed Barlow Jr a futurist and former Benedictine College VP urges Ottawa to apply the Platinum Rule to lure travelers and convert signs into visits and spending.
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U.S
Ed Barlow Jr
Benedictine College
Atchison
Ottawa
Barlow
The
United
Sacred Hearts plan raises education standards in Kansas
Editorials from Salina Journal and Topeka Capital-Journal critique Kansas education and workers compensation. Salina praises Sacred Heart Junior-Senior High School for tougher graduation requirements aligning with Board of Regents standards. Legislature is urged to adopt similar minimum academic standards. The Capital-Journal comments on employer in Strong City using a self funded workers compensation system, arguing benefits reach those in need while questioning legality and state oversight.
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Kansas
Associated Press
Salina Journal
Sacred Heart
Salina Catholic
Kansas Board of Regents
Board’of Regents
Topeka
Miller
Veggie crusader poster sparks clash over beef and vegans
The piece centers on Scott Palczak, a 36 year old Longmont Colorado vegetarian who created a provocative poster targeting Mike Royko. The provocative exchange highlights tensions between meat eaters and vegetarians, with Royko defending his stance while Palczak mocks his lifestyle and labels him weak willed.
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McDonald’s
Scott Palczak
Longmont
Colo
Chicago Tribune
Mike Royko
Rudolf Hess
Hess
Adolf Hitler
Transfer station seen as key to Franklin county waste plan
Readers urge support for converting solid waste to energy and backing a county operated transfer station. They cite EPA rules, regionalization, costs, and the need for competitive rebidding while noting a private landfill proposal and regional options in nearby counties.
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Mackler
Franklin County
EPA
Franklin
United States
Miami
Clay - Clinton
Kansas City
Missouri
Marais Des Cygnes
Franklin Countians
Homs
Wellsville Prayer Ruling View Of Constitutional Growth
The piece argues the Supreme Court's interpretation of the constitution is not absolute but evolves with the nation, cautioning that public stance on school prayer and ACLU matters should consider this relative growth. It notes criticism of broad acceptance of fixed ideals and urges weighing majority views.
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ACLU
Wellsville
Supreme Court
Prayer in School Sparks Debate on Rights and Faith
A reader argues against mandatory school prayer, saying it excludes constitutionally entitled individuals and should be voluntary in churches. The letter defends religious freedom, praises an appeal by Buddy Griffin, condemns nearby bar noise, and closes with Mother's Day wishes to Velma.
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Mr. Royko
Rudolf Hess
Hess
Palczak
Colorado
Velma
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