No to Murphy Brown as exploitation for ratings
The debate over CBS showing Murphy Brown smoking marijuana links the episode to hucksterism and a history of stirring controversy for ratings. Critics cite federal and NIH cautions, with DEA chief Constantine calling it trivializing drug abuse and harmful to children while CBS defends artistic freedom.
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Hollywood
Dan Quayle
CBS
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Thomas Constantine
National Institutes of Health
America
Chris Enders
Guest Editorials Present Reader Opinions Varied
Guest editorials offer readers a range of viewpoints. Views expressed are not necessarily The Herald's editor.
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Herald
Government contact list for elected officials and offices
A compiled directory of high level government contact points including The White House and U.S. senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback and Jim Ryun with Topeka and Washington addresses and phone numbers. Also lists Governor Bill Groves and Attorney General Carla Stovall in Topeka.
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White House
Pennsylvania Ave
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D.C
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Fox
Topeka
W. 95Th
Overland Park
Jim Ryyan
Cannon
Hob
Ryun
Quincy
Bill Groves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Oil sanctions, oil profits drive Iraq policy
Charley Reese argues that oil interests dictate U S and UK Iraq policy and sanctions. He claims the embargo costs lives, questions UN inspections, and accuses Washington of double standards via oil ties to Sudan amid broader human rights critiques.
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United States
Great Britain
Iraq
United Nations
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Hans Blix
International Atomic Energy Agency
IAEA
Blix
U.N. Security Council
U.S
U.N
Clinton
Sudan
Ottawa city manager wary of Prairie Spirit Rail Trail deal
Dale E. Anderson of NARPO argues Ottawa and Garnett face obligations under a KDWP contract for upkeep and policing of the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail. He questions ISTEA funding impact if the trail isn’t completed, and advocates reversion of the corridor to landowners to preserve private property rights.
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Ottawa
Scott Lambers
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Lambers
KDWP
Garnett
Dale E. Anderson
National Association of Reversionary Property Owners
NARPO
MidAmerica
Garnett Railtrail
Kanza.net
Reader Forum submissions requested by Ottawa Herald
Readers are invited to submit hand signed letters with the author’s address and telephone number. Letters must be sent to Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald, 104 S Cedar, Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to letters ottawaher ald dot com. Submissions should not exceed 500 words.
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Ottawa
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Cooperation key to Kansas higher education's future
Eugene M. Hughes argues for reduced competition and heightened cooperation among Kansas colleges. He cites the Southside Education Center as a model, a joint venture of Wichita State University, Cowley County Community College, and Wichita Area Technical College, offering 80 plus classes, on-site services, and shared resources to serve students and taxpayers.
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Wichita State
Wichita State University
Cowley County Community College
Wichita Area Technical College
Southside
WSU
CCCC
Cen
Ter
WATC
Southside Center
Boeing
Pittsburg State University
PSU
National Institute For Aviation Research
FAA
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University of Kansas
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