Editorial calls for reform over more funds in U.S. schooling
The piece argues that high labor costs dominate school budgets and that raising teacher salaries alone won’t fix outcomes. It cites Lewis J. Perleman and President Bush, urging focus on results, improved self‑grading, and annual public reports on failures and achievements to guide education policy.
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Ottawa
U.S.D
Lewis J. Perleman
Hudson Institute
Bush
Jim
Hitch
Agencies to crack down on CRP noncompliance in Finney County
Finney County ASCS and SCS offices will tighten enforcement of Conservation Reserve Program contracts amid weed overgrowth on set aside acres. Landowners failing to meet grass establishment and weed control face fines, contract termination, repayment of payments and liquidated damages.
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Finney County
CRP
Thais Frieouf
ASCS
SCS
Kansas
Garden City Telegram
Unsigned letters to editor feel public scrutiny
Readers note unsigned letters may be published and encouraged when signed, with a telephone number and writer's address for verification. The policy urges proper identification while ensuring reader input is included in the forum.
Contact details for U S government representatives
A list provides contact addresses and phone numbers for President George Bush at the White House in Washington D C 20500. Also included are Senator Bob Dole of the Hart Senate Office Building Washington D C 20810 and Senator Nancy Kassebaum 304 Russell Building Washington D C 20510 with phone numbers 202 224 6521 and 202 224 4774. Rep Bob Whittaker 2436 Rayburn Building Washington D C 70515 with phone 202 225 3911. State Senator Jim Allen Room 1285S Statehouse Topeka 66612 and State Rep Bettie Sue Shumway 281W Statehouse Topeka 66612 with phones 296 7361 and 296 7699.
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George Bush
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Washington, D. C
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Wash
Ington
D.C
Bob Whittaker
Rayburn
Commentary on newsroom rules and reader tips
A midweek commentary mocks newsroom routines and offers satire about how readers and advertisers can ease reporting. It covers double spacing, name omissions, timing for calls, advertising profit, paper delivery issues, and cautions about legal disputes, ending with a nod to following the boss’s Golden Rule.
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Eli Whitney
the Herald
Delayed KPL Gas Service Disputes Billing and Disconnection
A homeowner recounts missed bills and slow KPL actions leading to a disconnection. She paid at 12 30 Friday after 3 pm deadline but the family remained without gas at 3 pm. Front door disruptions and miscommunication with supervisors are noted.
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Cartier
Mike Geiss
Mike
KPL
KPL Gas Service
Split of Ottawa DPS Lacked Logical Justification
Mary Calliham, Ottawa City Commissioner, argues against splitting the DPS into separate fire and police departments. She cites 59 calls in a year, eight fires, and local safety concerns. She warns of higher costs, notes a $20,000 spent on studies, and predicts $35,000 yearly expenses with no proven need.
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Ottawa
Department of Public Safety
Community letter condemns drug feature in May 9 issue
Stephen M Casteel of Quenemo blasts The Herald for promoting drugs in a May 9 article titled Drug dabbling termed healthy. He urges anti-drug campaigns and notes the piece misleads readers about addiction risks while editor's note defends public access to tax funded reporting.
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Stephen M. Casteel
the Herald
Ottawa Faces Cost Debate on Separate Fire and Police Departments
Howard L. Smith argues Ottawa should not politicize the split into distinct fire and police departments. He asserts officials must act responsibly, rely on fact finding, and unite citizens and leaders to ensure any plan succeeds, regardless of voters' verdict.
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Ottawa
Howard L. Smith
Willow
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