Editorial urges active U.S. role at Rio Earth Summit
The piece argues for strong United Nations leadership and a united global effort to curb environmental harm. It notes widespread pollution, rising skin cancer, and threatened biodiversity, urging the United States to participate enthusiastically in Rio as a major contributor to solutions.
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Earth
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Guest Opinion Editorial Note Clarifies Policy
A guest opinion column explains that guest editorials present reader views and do not necessarily reflect The Herald's official position. The note outlines the purpose of varied opinions and the separation from the newspaper's own editorial stance.
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New boycott against districts over school finance plan
Morton County joins 9 other counties in economic protest against 92 House districts and 22 Senate districts supporting the school finance plan. Hutchinson, McPherson, Dodge City and Garden City are named as affected areas. Commissioners canceled a Garden City oil tank and road grader order worth 125000 dollars, aiming to buy out of state instead. Secession talk and broader discontent reflect a democratic dispute over education funding and fiscal impact.
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McPherson
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May Graduates Face Change and Seek Serenity
The Ottawa High School seniors march toward graduation in May, urged to value learning beyond high school. A reflection on success and failure cites Reinhold Niebuhr and the Serenity Prayer, urging graduates to take small steps and remain adaptable in a momentum-driven society.
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Koppel interview with L A gang members sparks reader ire
A reader notes anger at Ted Koppel for hosting two Los Angeles gang members on Nightline. The writer defends the interview, praising their poise and relevance, and compares it to coverage of Capone era figures and Hollywood gangster portrayals. He argues the backlash hinges on superficial style.
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Letters: Secede? Franklin Countians Consider Politics and Power
A letter from MR. and MRS. FRANK HANSON of 708 Olive argues against city council rate hikes on electricity, claiming higher charges will hit fixed incomes and minimum wage workers while the wealthy escape. They criticize out of state blame and hired experts, urging Franklin County to resist new increases.
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Frank Hanson
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