Leveling the Field for Independent Media in US Politics
Norman Solomon argues for US funding of independent media and noncorporate outlets to balance the heavy influence of big money and corporate TV in American politics. He cites Yugoslavia and debate funding as models, urging several million dollars to support small magazines and community radio.
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Where's Bill in Franklin County Commission Controversy
Franklin County faces questions over Commissioner Bill Ogle missing eight of 18 meetings and both special sessions since losing the primary. He continues to draw a paycheck while absent, prompting calls for accountability and completion of duties. The piece weighs the impact on county operations and compares to a university transition.
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Franklin County
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Ottawa University
Hal Germer
John Neal
Norwood rail line history seeks reader contributions
A Mid land Railway Historical Association member asks Ottawa readers for information and photos about Norwood and the old Leavenworth, Lawrence and Galveston line later part of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. The aim is a complete, accurate county history of the first south of the Kansas River in Kansas and its impact on Franklin County communities.
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Readers invited to submit signed letters to Ottawa Herald
The Ottawa Herald invites reader opinions 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 Cedar, Ottawa KS 66067 or via letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions should be no longer than 500 words.
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Political contacts and addresses in Kansas and Washington
A compiled list of political figures with office addresses in Washington D C and Topeka Kansas. Includes U S President Senator Pat Roberts Senator Sam Brownback U S Rep Jim Ryan Governor Bill Graves State Senators Robert Tyson and Ralph Tanner State Representatives Ralph Tanner Bil Feuerborn with phone numbers and Capitol room locations.
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Gore Hollywood clash shows political pandering
The piece accuses Al Gore and Joe Lieberman of hypocrisy as they wheel through Hollywood fundraisers while threatening to curb advertising of R rated films. It cites $6.5 million and $4.2 million campaigns, FTC findings on youth-targeted marketing, and calls for parental responsibility amid calls for stricter advertising rules.
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Federal Trade Commission
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Joe Lieberman
Ronald McDonald
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