Ottawa veterans day event honors service and history
Editorial notes Veterans Day in Ottawa includes a parade ceremony at the Veterans Memorial near the Franklin County Courthouse, war reenactments and displays to educate youth. It traces Armistice Day origins, highlights Kansas ties, and urges year round honoring of veterans beyond a single day.
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United States
Emporia
Ed Rees
Eisenhower
Kansas
Dena Bennett
Resignation turmoil at SEC over Harvey Pitt
The Cincinnati Post urges firing SEC chair Harvey Pitt amid allegations he withheld key facts about William Webster before a 3-2 vote. The piece argues Pitt’s actions undermine SEC credibility and calls for White House action to replace him.
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Guest editorials reflect reader opinions in Harald
Editorials publish diverse viewpoints from readers and contributors. The Harald notes views expressed are not necessarily the newspaper or editor's positions.
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Social Security rise fails to meet living costs says Betty Flora
Betty Flora of Ottawa laments a 1.4 percent Social Security increase as insufficient amid rising insurance medical bills taxes and groceries. She criticizes politicians for large raises and contemplates harsh options while noting lifelong labor and family care amid illness.
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Betty Flora
Ottawa
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What’s wrong with Ottawa and how to fix it
Blaine Finch, former Ottawa Vision chair, argues Ottawa overestimates its uniqueness and ruminates on division. He urges embracing free-market truths, shopping locally, and reducing self pity while noting that communities nationwide face similar tensions and can thrive with cooperation.
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Wind power debate hits Kansas Flint Hills scenery and anger
Roger Martin reports from the University of Kansas on wind energy in Kansas. Wind speeds exceed requirements in the Flint Hills while landowners seek turbine leases and critics warn of visual impact on prairie preserves. With nimby concerns and environmental stakes, experts note wind as cleaner but imperfect, urging broader energy shifts and conservation.
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Dodge City
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University of Kansas
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