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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 2004
Page
2
Janeane Garofalo noted for her sharp wit and advocacy as an actress and comedian delivers a hallmark quote for the era. The 2003 remark reflects her distinctive style and public persona amid entertainment industry discussions.
Editorial notes progress from the legislature on finishing the Comprehensive Highway Plan including the U.S. 59 freeway. Despite deadly crashes, a $395 million sales tax package and federal funds aim to finish the 10 year transport plan by 2009 with added safety measures and continued funding.
The First Amendment prohibits Congress from establishing a religion or prohibiting its free exercise. It protects freedom of speech and of the press, and the right of the people to assemble peaceably and petition the government for grievances.
Media pundits push Kerry to abandon liberal stances and craft a centrist image. Time and Newsweek urge a middle-ground strategy with Mideast and welfare reform signals, while Friedman fantasizes a Kerry McCain ticket. Critics note the center shift rarely yields durable wins.
A local note praises the Senior Citizens Prom held Sunday evening. The band impressed attendees, snacks were plentiful, decorations pleased guests, and merchants provided door prize gifts. Organizers thank participants and invite more people to mark their calendars for next year’s event. Students were friendly.
A reader letter blasts The Herald for its May 3 editorial cartoon mocking President George W. Bush and his military service. Jeanny Sharp is accused of being a Democrat. The missive condemns the cartoon as disgusting and disrespectful toward the president.
A reader defends war as a necessary evil while criticizing coverage by The Ottawa Herald and arguing that Saddam Hussein had WMDs and Iraq links to Al Qaeda. The speaker urges readers to check facts, study radical Islamists, and defend the war as necessary to protect citizens and Israel amid terrorism.
The writer expresses disappointment while addressing Mrs Sharp and The Ottawa Herald about emceeing a May 1 rally titled Support the Troops to honor local fallen heroes including Chris Wright. The piece centers on wartime support and community tribute conducted at a memorial.
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