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Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 2001

Page

2

This Week in History Highlights Local Events

A decade ago and five decades ago this week, Ottawa stories covered Veterans Day plans, school parking paving, bank robbery indictments, water boiling advisories, a Garnett window firm departure, and a district playoff win. Earlier decades noted murder competence hearings, NFL debuts, development grant talks, courthouse renovations, canned goods drives, and local political club formations.

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Debating Reparations for Slavery and Its Politics

A columnist argues against reparations for slavery, labeling advocacy as demagoguery and outlining critiques. They claim enslaved Africans were compensated historically, note many free blacks owned slaves, question descendant eligibility, and urge black leadership toward self-reliance and American identify.

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Kansas Sampler Festival Thanks Ottawa Community

The Kansas Sampler Festival drew over 6 000 attendees with 100 volunteers and broad local backing. Organizers credit city departments banks schools libraries and media for support, noting nearly 40 000 in total costs and about 15 000 in sponsorships.

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