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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1998
Page
2
The piece argues raffles risk illegal gambling, urging Kansas to enforce laws while noting Missouri’s new amendment allows non profits to run raffles. It forecasts Oklahoma debates and calls Kansans to insist on compliance rather than law avoidance.
A selection of guest editorials offers varied viewpoints, with editors noting that opinions may differ from The Herald’s stance and are not officially endorsed by the paper.
In a statewide analysis Kansas officials note a leveled use rate and fewer illegal drugs among youths while highlighting rising inhalant use among middle schoolers. A three year nine million dollar federal grant will assist communities to reduce youth substance abuse as lawmakers plan tougher meth penalties and emphasize parental guidance.
Don Kaul muses on progress and its discontents in a column critiquing leaf blowers and space exploration. He contrasts noisy yard machines with calmer methods, cites Delacroix and Bradbury, and notes public debate over technology’s costs and benefits. He invites reader responses.
Editorials from Daytona Beach Chillicothe and Portland urge shifting away from sex scandal coverage to pressing issues. Pollard spy case, Paula Jones settlement, and Whitewater hearings are cited as distractions from governance in a call for renewed focus on national priorities.
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls holiday feasts of a Kansas clan during the Depression era. The writer notes bologna as a surprising but cherished centerpiece at Thanksgiving, alongside farm produce and simple dishes, while contrasting grand past gatherings with recent declines in large family meals.
Readers are invited to send hand signed letters with author address and telephone number. Submissions must be under 500 words and mailed to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or emailed to letters ottawaher ald com.
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