Schools turn fines to curb underage smoking in Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s Alcoholic Beverage Law Enforcement Commission runs a program letting schools enforce anti smoking rules for minors. Fines up to 200 dollars and license suspensions are possible, with schools retaining revenue. Since start, teen tobacco use dropped sharply in participating districts, Tulsa seeing a 50 percent cut in tobacco related suspensions. Eighteen districts participate, and one Oklahoma City high school reports near elimination of the problem after 18 months.
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Oklahoma
Alcoholic Beverage Law Enforcement Commission
Federal
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Moscow theater siege analyzed by S Z Munich on Putin response
The piece argues Putin faced a grim choice to free hostages by force after the Moscow siege and notes his calm public stance. It links the Chechen war to the attack, warns against painting all Chechens as terrorists, and cautions that violence shapes Russian views on pursuing peace.
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Sueddeutsche Zeitung
Munich
Germany
Moscow
Vladimir Putin
Kremlin
Putin
Caucasus
Chechyna
Barayev
Russia
Moscow Theater
Views Expressed Not Necessarily The Herald’s Stand
A brief note states that opinions in this column do not reflect The Herald or its editor. The policy clarifies editorial independence and distinguishes personal views from publication positions.
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Political Contacts in Kansas Legislators and Officials
A list of political figures and offices in Kansas includes President George Bush, U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, U.S. Sen Sam Brownback, U.S. Rep. Jim Ryun, Gov. Bill Graves, State Sen. Robert Tyson, State Rep. Ralph Tanner, and State Rep. Bill Feuerborn with their respective office addresses in Washington D.C. and Topeka and contact numbers. The compilation provides office locations and web addresses for constituent outreach.
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George Bush
White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
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Sam Brownback
Life turns again as cancer returns in Ottawa column
Dorothy Nichols, Ottawan and former mayor, shares personal health updates as cancer counts rise and oral treatment begins. She muses on joining a coffee group, notes local snowbirds’ welcome in Ottawa, and praises the new Victorian-style Ottawa Visitor Information Center. She questions demolishing Fifth and Main while preserving Victorian facades and reflects on community history.
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Lance Armstrong
France
Spain
Rose Stephenson
Jack Bennett
Joe Stephenson
Harry Brown
Neil Bullock
Rose
Ottawa
Highway 68
Franklin County Convention and Tourism Committee
Murray McGee
Griffin Auction Company
Johnson County
State of
Kansas
Fifth and Main
Dorothy Nichols
Freedom and voting as the foundation of American liberty
Alex Epstein argues that voting claims threaten individual rights and redefine America as mob rule. He contrasts democracy with constitutional republic, cites Madison and the Declaration, and urges electing defenders of individual freedom over populist subsidies and entitlements. Epstein aligns with Ayn Rand Institute.
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Alex Epstein
America
Bill Clinton
John McCain
Athens
Socrates
Zimbabwe
Robert Mugabe
Germany
Nazi Party
Adolph Hitler
James Madison
Ayn Rand Institute
Qwww
Aynrand.org
Medialink
Irvine
Calif
Ayn Rand
Ottawa Herald Opinion: Viewpoints on Local Affairs
The Ottawa Herald invites readers to share perspectives on city governance, public projects, and community needs. Submit brief letters referencing local events, officials, and neighborhood concerns for potential publication.
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Tanner
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Bill Feuerborn
Feuerborn
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Ottawaherald.com
Franklin County
Stacy Cohen
Scohen
Linda Brown
Kathy Miller
Otawaherald
Ken Kistner
Kkismner
Bill Gray
Lgray
Tim Millbern
Wmaster
Ivan Des
Haka
Wee
Coe
Dorothy
Nichols
News Leader
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