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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 2001
Page
2
Jeanny Sharp, editor, discusses the Oklahoma City tragedy and its impact on orphans and pregnant widows. She urges responsible care for more than 10,000 affected children, warns against custody fights and fund exploitation, and calls relief groups to protect minors.
A letter writer defends the U S government actions after terrorist attacks, arguing against protests that support terrorists and praising the defense of freedom. The author cites major attacks, supports continuing resistance, and expresses pride in American liberties and the right to criticize government policy.
Ottawa High School students and staff donated a dollar each on Sept. 12 and wore blue ribbons to honor America after the attacks. Townspeople joined in, with SADD, the band, and the Renaissance program contributing. A check near 1800 dollars was mailed to the American Red Cross. Ottawa High School and Ottawa, Kansas expresses appreciation for the caring response.
C Bradley Thompson argues that after Sept 11 American intellects have eroded moral resolve and ideological defense. He cites university professors and scholars from Yale to Harvard, urging a new generation of intellectuals to form an “intellectual army” defending the principles of life liberty and the pursuit of happiness as America faces Islamist terror and a two front struggle. Thompson, Ashland University history chair, calls for renewed commitment to Declaration of Independence ideals and national defense.
The writer argues that Madison warned public opinion would drive government, but today corporate owned media and entertainment shape what the public sees. They critique TV gossip over news, link press freedom to responsible reporting, and warn of a growing media concentration that constrains democracy.
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