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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 2004
Page
2
Andrew Lack, former NBC News president, reflects on responsible action amid relentless information flow and a constant stream of bits and bytes. He questions how to proceed ethically when news arrives not in cycles but as perpetual streams.
Ottawa leaders consider replacing unpaved routes in commercial areas north and east of First and Cedar with paving or chip and seal. Costs for full paving with curbs run about 134 thousand dollars per 500 foot block, while chip and seal plus yearly patches may total 53 thousand over 20 years. Dust control offers a cheaper short term option as a pilot on Elm Street near the recycling center this summer.
The First Amendment limits Congress on establishing religion and protecting free exercise of religion free speech free press and the right of the people to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.
The Walt Disney Company and Miramax clash over distributing Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11, arguing over political impact and donor politics. Disney, a major donor, seeks to avoid entanglement in the 2004 campaign while Miramax backs Moore. The piece highlights Disney and Weinstein family contributions, with names like Eisner, Kerry, and the Center for Responsive Politics involved in the broader context.
A reader argues against a bond vote, claiming added funds do not guarantee educational gains. They fault current tax spending as admin-heavy and say classrooms, salaries, and direct student needs are underfunded while money goes to Topeka and district offices. The piece questions building new schools and calls for focus on classroom issues.
A letter argues against funding new school buildings, stressing that money should boost teacher pay to retain and attract staff. The writer urges home-based actions to improve education and endorses a bond only if tied to higher teacher salaries. He cites three teachers by name and signs as David Terrance Cassell of Ottawa.
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