Editorial calls for sale of Berdella’s estate for victims
The Kansas City Star notes Del Dunmire, a rich philanthropist who owns Berdella’s estate and shop inventory, should sell the items and donate the proceeds to Berdella’s victims. The column argues this would honor the families and provide meaningful redress for the crimes of the serial killer.
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del Dunmire
Bob Berdella
Berdella
Dunmire
The
Kansas City Star
Bob’s Bazaar
Westport
Kansas State Penitentiary
Kansas City
Guest Opinion Editorial Note for Readers
Guest opinion introduces varied views presented to readers and clarifies they do not reflect The Herald's official stance. It explains guest editorials showcase diverse perspectives while maintaining editorial boundaries and reader awareness of authorship.
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Herald
Defining pork versus virtue in federal spending
The Hutchinson News argues that much so called pork barrel spending is wasteful while some funding like a $4 million expansion for Hutchinson’s Cosmosphere is praised as virtuous. The column urges readers to distinguish between pork and beneficial local investment.
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Congress
Toledo
Elkhart
Ind
Salesian Boys and Girls Club
Los Angeles
Point Stadium
Johnstown
University of San Francisco
Hutchinson
Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center
Netpork
Hutchinson News
Columbus Day and White House bicentennial reflections
A midweek essay tracks the Columbus quincentennial and the White House bicentennial in Washington DC, noting protests by American Indians and Latin Americans. It argues Columbus marked conquest and created democratic ideals, while urging remembrance of Native heritage and forgiveness, citing figures like Sonny Hernandez and John Adams.
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America
White House
Washington, D.C
Sonny Hernandez
Topeka Capital-Journal
Charge Washington
John Adams
Abortion as Economic Culprit Sparks Political Debate
A reader argues abortion drives U S economic woes, criticizing Bush, Clinton, and Perot for Band-Aid policies. They cite trillions in impact, diaper costs, and industry losses, claim divine judgment, and urge politicians to renounce candidacy and “burn” the failed system for a new start.
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United States
Bush
Clinton
Mr. Perot
Questions for Senator Dole Presses 1991 Campaign Funds
A longtime Republican voter asks Senator Dole in a letter dated August 10 for clear answers. He questions outside campaign contributors, Kansas representation, retirement pensions, tax votes, and opposition to campaign finance reform and term limits. He seeks a published reply before the November election.
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Sen. Dole
Kansas
Washington
Congress
Money Magazine
Cor
Salute for Ralph Young on OU radio comeback noted
Reader credits Ralph Young, a Ottawa University student and paper employee, with leading efforts to restore OU radio. Also asks for notice of Lite Caesar’s Pizza opening at Fourth and Main and mentions phone number installation.
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OU Radio
Ottawa University
Ralph Young
Community asks for voter guide and coverage
A reader urges the Ottawa Herald to publish a comprehensive voters guide covering local and state candidates and issues. Editors note planned coverage will include candidate stories and an election guide before the vote, plus a community dialogue prompt and a straw poll from Allegre Pharmacy showing Clinton Bush and Perot preferences.
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Ottawa Herald
Ottawa
Allegre Pharmacy
George Bush
Bill Clinton
Ross Perot
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