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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 2006
Page
2
In 1961 Pablo Casals laments that modern children endure continual atomic fallout on their bodies while their souls are exposed to rock and roll, a sardonic take on cultural and environmental change.
The article argues Kerry's comment about soldiers risking being "stuck in Iraq" was misinterpreted. The real issue is the Iraq war diverting national resources from domestic needs, with Republicans seizing on the remark to question patriotism while Democrats distance themselves. The piece urges centering debate on the war, not personalities.
The Ottawa Herald publishes Readers Forum letters where writers take responsibility for opinions and facts. It invites responses from readers who disagree to publish in the same forum to foster robust public discussion.
A citizen urges voting for accountability in Kansas politics, criticizing big business influence on Medicare energy policy agriculture and defense. The letter supports Nancy Boyda, public education, and voting for candidates who defend working families and local concerns, urging voter registration and issue focus. It also notes Judge Fromme’s reputation and recommends retaining him. lists local attorneys endorsing various candidates.
A political ad urges voters not to retain District Judge Phillip M. Fromme. The article defends Judge Fromme, noting a 20 year reputation for fairness and merit based rulings, and equal treatment of all who appear in his courtroom.
Opinions from readers are welcome in the Reader Forum. Submissions must be hand signed with the author address and telephone number. Send letters to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to letters ottawaherald com. Letters should be no longer than 400 words and may be edited for space grammar and clarity.
A supporter states they know Don Waymire for seven years and trust his honesty and integrity. They urge continued economic development, backing for a County Administrator, and highlight his positive nature as reasons to vote for him.
Franklin County residents urge a shift in the county government citing spending and closed-door meetings. They condemn past officials including Don Waymire Don Stottlemire Ed Taylor Roy Dunn and promote Sue Farrell and Juanita Simms as watchdog candidates with calls to vote on November 7 and exercise the vote as a veteran earned right.
In Caren Rugg’s October column the citizenry is urged to read listen and speak out to affect change. The piece reflects on public discourse quotes from Stuart Awbrey and notes local political shifts including a recent August primary result and questions turnout and governance in Franklin County Rural Water District 4.
A summary of action across legislative, executive, and judicial branches notes about 750 million dollars in educational spending, 3 million for Fair Funding, and avoidance of 22 thousand in IRS delinquencies. It reports Board of Regents seeking 800 million for maintenance with double digit tuition rises while inquiries ask if legislative appropriation power or court authority was diminished and whether proficiency standards aligned with federal mandates.
The Ottawa Herald invites letters of 250 words or less for the Readers Forum. Include name, address and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. One letter per month. In person submissions accepted at 104 S Cedar from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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