Kansas Faces Aftermath of Greensburg Tornado and Severe Weather
The Greensburg disaster and recent Kansas storms strain rivers and roads as responders and volunteers rally. Gov. Sebelius urges equipment support from Pentagon, while warnings arise of repair scams and phony charities. Yet Kansans show resilience and community aid amid tragedy.
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Ottawa Herald Mission Statement Promoting Local Commerce
The Ottawa Herald outlines its mission to boost local commerce through advertising and promotional opportunities. It emphasizes enlightened consultation with businesses to drive growth and community engagement.
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Readers' Forum Encourages Open Public Debate At The Ottawa Herald
The Ottawa Herald explains that Letters to the Editor reflect authors opinions and research. Writers are identified at the end of each letter and are responsible for content. Readers are invited to respond in the Readers' Forum to challenge opinions or facts.
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Halberstam era ends as war reporting loses a voice
David Halberstam, famed Vietnam era journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner, died last week after a car crash. He helped redefine war reporting by going into battle zones with troops, challenging official narratives and exposing deception in Vietnam and beyond. His death marks the loss of a rare, influential voice in American journalism.
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Our children will lead anew the democratic road
The piece urges youth civic action against tax cuts harming public education and inequality. It contrasts executive pay with minimal military education benefits and highlights youth organizing in San Francisco through Youth Speaks and United for a Fair Economy. It praises diverse young leaders shaping a more inclusive future.
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Ottawa Readers Forum: How to Reach Us
Readers are invited to submit letters of 250 words or less to the Readers Forum. Include full name, address, and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length and clarity and are limited to one per month. Form letters poems and business testimonials will not be printed.
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