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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2003
Page
2
Readers offered two anonymous responses to the week’s question on local beauty. The piece argues beauty fuels community pride, noting sights along Marais des Cygnes and open rural scenes, and urges higher beautification efforts despite occasional abuse. Jeanny Sharp Editor and Publisher.
Kansas lawmakers and the governor pursued delayed tax refunds and earlier property tax payments as a supposed budget fix. The columnist likens the strategy to bad personal cash flow maneuvers and questions the logic of borrowing for investment. He cites KPERS bonds and urges readers to resist early tax payments while predicting little lasting relief from the plan.
In Iraq a political shift replaces Jay Garner with Paul Bremer as chief administrator. The move, framed as a civilianization effort, is met with criticism over ongoing lawlessness and the daunting task of building a new government for about 25 million people. Critics warn the change may slow progress and increase instability while the U.S. military remains central to governance for the near term.
Readers invited to share opinions with The Ottawa Herald on local reporting, community issues, and future editorial direction. Submissions welcome from residents and organizations, with emphasis on timely, constructive input and distinct viewpoints.
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