Early childhood programs expand in Kansas Legislature session
The Kansas Legislature approved a health insurance program for about 60,000 uninsured children and funded early education through grants and state support. New measures include 1.5 million for infant and toddler special education, 3 million for prekindergarten, 5 million for Early Head Start, 2.5 million for Head Start, and 1.5 million for Parents as Teachers. Ottawa and Franklin County areas benefit, with local districts urged to apply and inform parents. Information channels listed for the Ottawa district and Head Start.
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Kansas
Bill Graves
Franklin County
Ottawa
ECKAN
East Central ‘Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp
Social Service Agency
Carolyn Newmaster
Paula Hughes
Greenbush Educational Services
Stella Tharp
John D. Montgomery
Miller a conservative reformer eyed to beat Graves
David Miller, once a KU student treasurer amid 1960s protests, grew into Kansas's leading social conservative. The column argues his authenticity and grassroots support could topple Gov. Bill Graves in the August Republican primary, contrasting Graves as a cautious, image-focused leader.
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David Miller
Eudora
Bill Graves
University of Kansas
Miller
Student Senate
Black Student Union
Sears
Kansas
Cotton Mather
Kansas Republican Party
New Left
U.S
Graves
GOP
T.S. Eliot
David S. Awbrey
Kansas Press Association
Reader Forum Sponsors Help Build Scout Leaders
Cub Scout Pack 3118 thanks Lincoln School Dodd's Memorial CMI Wal-Mart Trinity United Methodist Cherry Street Wesleyan and the National Guard Armory for support. The group planted flowers at Lincoln School, received a stone memorial, supplies for woodwork, and space for den and pack meetings as part of a productive year.
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Lincoln School
Dodd
CMI
Wal-Mart
Trinity United Methodist Church
Cherry Street Wesleyan Church
National Guard Armory
Pomona First Responders Thank Franklin County EMS Team
Pomona First Responders acknowledge National Emergency Medical Services Week by thanking Franklin County Ambulance Service and its technicians for their continued dedication and hard work. The message invites the community to join in expressing gratitude to first responders across the county.
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National Emergency Medical Services
Pomona
Franklin County
India’s underground nuclear tests spark global protests
Het Parool notes India’s tests heighten a fragile nuclear issue on the world agenda. While a ban on all nuclear weapons remains unlikely, Indian triumphalism signals a dangerous regional arms race with Pakistan and China looming. Guest editorials present varied opinions.
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Het Parool
Amsterdam
India
Pakistan
China
Don’t Let Elite Fool Us on Fuels controversy
Letter from John and Kristy Webb of Ottawa RFD 3 criticizes Charley Reese’s May 5 editorial in The Herald. They defend environmentalists, reject linking fossil fuels to slavery, call for cleaner energy, and cite Real Goods as sources for alternatives. They argue energy elites profit while citizens bear costs and urge adoption of sun and wind power.
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the Herald
Reese
Charley
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Herald
Reese's
Ukiah
Calif
Earth
John and
Kristy Webb
Ottawa
RFD
Reader Forum invites signed letters to The Ottawa Herald
Readers may mail hand signed letters with address and phone to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa Kansas 66067 or email letters ottawaherald.com Submissions must be under 500 words.
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S. Cedar
Ottawa
Ottawaherald
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