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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 2003
Page
2
Former U.S. president Harry S. Truman, the 33rd chief executive, is noted in a 1950 context. The brief reference places him in ongoing national leadership and postwar political activity during that year.
Ottawa faces a clash as Franklin County planners weigh a zoning change for the former Underwood Implement site at K-68 and I-35 to allow Evergreen Resources to store methane gas equipment. City planners oppose. county commissioners will review after a Nov 20 Planning Commission meeting and a Dec 18 public hearing. The issue centers on aesthetics, access, and the balance between community needs and a private business.
A disclaimer explains guest editorials provide reader opinions not necessarily shared by The Herald or its editors. It emphasizes diversity of views and clarifies editorial responsibility and consent for published pieces.
The article argues that beyond buildings and books, leadership, mission clarity, safe and orderly environments, robust evaluation, high expectations, and strong parental involvement drive student success. Denise O'Dea, Wellsville superintendent, notes these “invisible” traits as key to growth and learning.
A county reader condemns the Oct 18 article on Chet Fredricks's fatal Haven Steel incident. The writer urges tact, warning the piece caused additional family grief and asks for more considerate reporting.
Community members condemn the Ottawa Herald for printing a thoughtless piece that criticizes supporters who keep the paper alive, sparking sharp backlash and calls for accountability. The article’s timing worsened local tensions as residents defend the paper’s role.
Reader questions the uniform worn by Donald Ballard in Ottawa. Editor notes Ballard was a Navy corpsman assigned to the Marine Corps when awarded the Medal of Honor. He left the Navy in 1970, joined Army officer candidate school, and later served in the Kansas Army National Guard wearing Army uniform.
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