Editorial on White House traffic closure and terrorism risks
The editorial questions pricing liberty for security as Pennsylvania Avenue closes to vehicles before the White House. It argues the move affects access but preserves tours and sidewalk freedom while highlighting the broader dilemma of balancing free nationhood with counterterrorism and the limits of deterrence. It notes no absolute safeguard against terrorism.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Washington
Home schooling seen as broader educational challenge
Guest editorials note rising home schooling in the U S and Kansas with 300 000 to 400 000 nationwide and 2750 in Kansas 325 in Johnson County. Parents cite underperforming schools prompting direct involvement while college boards report strong scores, suggesting blending parental input with school socialization offers benefits.
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Kansas
State Board of Education
Johnson County
Corner Seventh and Cedar mail drop blocks view at stop signs
Reader urges moving a northwest corner mail drop box at Seventh and Cedar citing obstructed sight lines from northbound traffic and prior accidents. They request a safety review and relocation to improve visibility and reduce crashes. The note also references local place name change Tally Creek Ottawa Creek and a political jab about a veto and pork. Call details given for discussion forum.
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Seventh and Cedar
Kansas Arts Commission faces federal funding cut debate
In Topeka the Kansas Arts Commission worries about House Resolution 1557 and a possible end to federal arts funding. The article outlines NEA and NEH budget figures, local grants, and the role of arts in communities, stressing the symbolic clash over government support for culture.
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Washington
Kansas
Topeka
Kansas Arts Commission
Congress
Commission
National Foundation On the Arts and Humanities
National Endowment For the Arts
National Endowment For the Humanities
NEA
U.S
Joan Wingerson
Economic Development Initiatives Fund
Design Arts
Crest Theatre
Great Bend
Columbia Theatre
Wamego
Grassroots Art Center
Lucas
Tom Klocke
Arts In
Wingerson
Times columnist's harsh Jordan critique sparks backlash
A New York Times sports column branded Michael Jordan a spoiled brat and self-righteous, prompting reader debate about media treatment of public figures. The piece criticizes his private dressing room, bodyguards, and media relations while defending his career and questioning journalistic standards.
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Michael Jordan
Cidmaloya
New York Times
Jordan
Scottie Pippen
United Center
Shaquille O'Neal
Charlotte
Mike
John F. Kennedy
Robert Kennedy
Martin Luther King
John Lennon
George Wallace
Gerald Ford
Ronald Reagan
Sharon Tate
Selena
Pro Sports
India’s
The
Times
York Times
Washington
the Times
Central Heights Graduates Left Out in Ottawa High Coverage
A reader criticizes The Herald for underrepresenting Central Heights High School seniors compared to Ottawa High School. She notes dark photos of Central Heights and Wellsville graduates and asserts all graduates deserve equal respect and recognition for their hard work through high school.
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Central Heights
Ottawa
Ottawa High School
Herald
Central Heights High School
Wellsville
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Okinawa
Yontan Air Rald
Naha
Machishi Hill
Yonabaru
Karl A. van Assalt
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