Editorial on Insurance Losses After September 11
The piece argues against government bailouts for insurers facing 35 to 40 billion dollars in losses from the September 11 attacks. It warns that federal relief could reduce coverage, urges limiting cash assistance, and notes parallels with airline and Amtrak subsidies while emphasizing empathy without corporate rescue.
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Kansas
Kathleen Sebelius
U.S
Amtrak
Ottawa Veterans Day Parade Inspires Community Pride
Reader shares heartfelt account of Kansas Army National Guard members parading through Ottawa town. He praises the turnout, salutes from veterans, and local displays at Forest Park and the USC show, vowing to attend annually.
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Kansas Army National Guard
Ottawa
America
Kansas
Forest Park
USC
Reader Forum letters sought by The Ottawa Herald
Opinions from readers are welcome in the Reader Forum. Submissions must be hand signed and include the author's address and telephone number. Send letters to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S. Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or send them to the newspaper.
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Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar
Ottawa
Ottawaherald
Teeer Dey
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Qiaws
Thanksgiving memory and Otto’s Turkey Farm plea
A storyteller recalls holiday memories on the Wesen Farm near Wellsville with family feasts and rustic games before urging readers to order a fresh turkey from Otto's Turkey Farm. The piece contrasts free-range turkey flavor with frozen birds and invites visits to the farm to see live birds and yard art while noting the phone book listing.
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Dr. Hunter
Wellsville
Edgerton
Wesen
Reno Road
Lucy
James
Mabel
Miller
Perry
Merle
Dorothy
Dalton
Glenn
Jay Wesen
Ottawa
Pomona
Williamsburg
Jim
Time when government unity fades in a vice of politics
Joe Klock Sr reflects on the current crisis and how partisan unity will not last. He argues money and power drive politics, while outsiders misread campaigns as good government. He predicts demagoguery and compromised ideals return post-crisis. He notes politicians prioritize election goals, campaign finance, and party loyalty over constituents.
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California
America
Gehenna
Camelot
Joe Klock
Key Largo
Fig
Jaeklock
Gol
Jacklock
KlockWorks, Inc
Island Drive
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