Stephen Colbert for President A Comic Candidate Inference
The column notes comedian Stephen Colbert could influence politics much like past entertainers turned politicians. It argues Colbert asks sharper questions than many officials, shaping discourse and perception, with potential impact on the 2008 race without siphoning votes to an extreme.
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Stephen Colbert
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Colbert
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White House
Statehouse
Arnold Schwarzenegger
California
Jon Stewart
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A broad description of a news service detailing timely information tailored to the public's lives and interests. It emphasizes delivering up to date, relevant content across topics to engage readers and meet varied informational needs.
Readers' Forum opens debate on opinions in Ottawa Herald
The Ottawa Herald publishes Letters to the Editor from writers who take responsibility for their views and factual statements. Readers are invited to respond in the Readers' Forum to express disagreement or dispute with the letters.
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Right to breathe sparks Ottawa reader clash over smoking
Shurley Coffman voices concern about public smoking in Ottawa, arguing second hand smoke endangers children and families. She cites health risks from lung cancer and heart disease and calls for no smoking in family dining places while challenging smokers' rights.
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Tess
Jim Bass
Lawrence
Ottawa
Reader Forum submissions standards at Ottawa Herald
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Canceled Holiday Homes Tour Sparks Misperception Props
A Ransom Memorial Hospital Auxiliary member explains there will be no Holiday Homes Tour this year. The speaker clarifies she secured homes, rejects Jody Lancaster’s role, and accepts responsibility for the cancellation while expressing optimism for a 2008 tour.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital Auxilary
Jody Lancaster
Youth Voters Debate Smoking Policy in Ottawa
A community letter praises youth for voicing their stance on smoking in Ottawa. The writer supports young people choosing their own path and hopes they consider health outcomes, while wishing them blessings.
Columnist wrong troops needed around the world
A veteran reader recalls serving in the U S Army during Kennedy’s assassination era recalling alert statuses and convoy movements toward Berlin. He praises U S service personnel as forward vanguard against aggressive governments and supports decisive leadership for national safety.
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Charley Reese
Ottawa Herald
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Germany
John F. Kennedy
Sarge
Berlin
Wall
Soviet Union
U.S
Political contacts and state officials list in Kansas
A directory style note lists U.S. senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, U.S. representative Nancy Boyda, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, state senators Pat Apple and Derek Schmidt, and state representatives Tom Holland Bill Feuerborn Joe Humerickhouse and Bill Otto with office addresses in Topeka Kansas and contact numbers and web forms for correspondence. It provides district offices in Washington and Kansas, plus Capitol room references and phone lines.
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White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Washington, D.C
Senate
Roberts
Sam Brownback
Brownback
Nancy Boyda
Longworth House
Fox
Kathleen Sebelius
State Capitol
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Topeka
Governorks.gov
Pat Apple
Kansas State Capitol
Apple
State
Derek Schmidt
Schmidt
Tom Holland
Holland
House State
Bill Feuerborn
Kansas State Capital
Feuerborn
Joe Humerickhouse
Humerickhouse
House
Bill Otto
Otto
Letters to the Ottawa Herald Readers Forum
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