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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2004
Page
2
Tim Gallagher of the Ventura County Star reflects on the newspaper’s role. He cites daily reporting of crime catches, high school sports heroes, local garage sales, and broad information from many places worldwide as its value.
Despite ongoing difficulties in Iraq, U S troops show strong commitment with Army divisions at or above retention targets at mid fiscal 2004. The 1st Armored Division reached 120 percent of its goal while overall Army retention stood at 99 percent. National Guard and Navy and Air Force also beat targets, Marines at 90 percent for the year, yet reports note family stress may deter future reenlistments.
A dated roster lists U S representatives senators and state officials in Topeka and Washington. It includes names like Bush Roberts Brownback Ryun Sebelius Schmidt Holland Feverborn Humerickhouse Dreher and their office addresses in Topeka and Washington with phone numbers and websites for state and federal offices.
Kansas jurist Terry Bullock urges lawmakers to fund public education as a constitutional imperative. He hints at drastic actions, including closing schools, while proposing a sweeping, centralized approach to finance. The column by David Chartrand notes the controversial stance and the court’s potential future rulings on funding and governance.
Donald Kaul condemns NCAA efforts to require 20 percent degree progress for student athletes, arguing that big programs pursue money and talent over education. He contrasts elite schools with less academic peers, questions sports culture, and calls for focusing on learning over intercollegiate competition.
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