National ID push highlights Social Security card risks
Tightened security nationwide spurs discussion of a new national ID. The Social Security card, already a national identifier, has its number on checks, licenses, and applications. Calls grow for stricter verification of documents, limiting use of the SSN, and ensuring only verified citizens receive the card.
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Ottawa High School Cyclone Soccer Reaches State Tournament
Ottawa High School boys soccer made its first state tournament appearance in Manhattan over the weekend. The team, guided by Glen Cahill and Tim Mitchell, earned praise for their heroic effort despite the result. Seniors Casey Colbern, Josh Guilfoyle, Kyle Hart, Bryce Huschka, Roland Jaworski, Adam Spratt and Matt Woods are honored for their standout careers, with underclassmen encouraged to return next year.
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Kiwanis Club Feeds Volunteers With Pancakes and Sausage
Ottawa Kiwanis volunteers gathered to serve breakfast as over 1,000 pancakes and sausage links were prepared. Members who could attend helped ensure no one left hungry in a communal effort.
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Reader Forum letters welcomed at The Ottawa Herald
Readers invited to submit hand signed letters with address and phone number. Submissions must be to Reader Forum Ottawa Herald 1045 Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or via letters ottawaherald.com. Limit 400 words and edits for space may occur.
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Budget cuts loom as Kansas faces revenue shortfall
Kansas lawmakers confront a $113 million revenue gap for the current fiscal year, about 2.5 percent of the base budget, risking program cuts and tough votes in a 2002 election year. Consensus estimators foresee growth around 2002 year end, with higher cigarette and liquor taxes to follow.
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Grateful for new inconvenience at airports
Guest columnist TOM MISTOFF recalls post 9 11 security changes at Columbus Ohio airport. He describes stricter checks, confiscation of nail care items, and multiple random searches as evidence that items once allowed are now treated as potential weapons, underscoring heightened airport security.
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