Quote of the Day by Archibald MacLeish 1956
The dissenter is every human being at those moments of his life when he resigns momentarily from the herd and thinks for himself.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 2004
Page
2
The dissenter is every human being at those moments of his life when he resigns momentarily from the herd and thinks for himself.
Incumbent Republican Shaun Perry faces Democrat Donna Mietchen Ferguson for county clerk a post she has served 21 years eight as clerk. Perry backed by experience and open talk with commissioners, Mietchen Ferguson praised for service and education but lacks dramatic contrast. In the commission race Ed Taylor seeks re election while Roy Dunn and Doug Morgan vie for the 3rd district noting Morgan would bring diversity and accountability. Morgan earns support for balanced, creativ e approaches and readiness to challenge the status quo.
The Ottawa Herald will not receive more submissions regarding the November 2 election. The paper thanks readers for their input and encourages public opinion.
A reader argues that scare tactics accompany the proposed Lincoln school bond are unfounded and urges a yes vote. They credit maintenance staff but note engineers should decide structural issues, stressing that good teachers and learning conditions matter more than architecture.
Voter recollections describe Kerry as evasive and indecisive while Bush presses for concrete plans. The speaker faults Kerry Edwards and other Democrats for opposing the U.N. stance on Iraq and accuses Iraqi weapons advocates of aiming at free nations including the United States.
A widow on Social Security voices frustration over a proposed 25 million school bond, noting expected interest and rising taxes since 1969. She argues seniors without children should not bear the burden and vows to vote no, citing financial hardship and housing risk. She also mentions political funds and personal loss. Another subject covers Bush Kerry debates.
A supporter urges Franklin County residents in the 2nd District to vote on November 2 for John "Ed" Taylor. The endorsement highlights his four years as commissioner, leadership qualities, and belief he will continue to serve Franklin County effectively.
A local voter appeal urges residents of Franklin County's 2nd District to vote for John Ed Taylor for a second term. The endorsement notes his leadership on the Board of County Commissioners, KC Counties Leadership Academy participation, ECKAN youth meals club work, and two terms as church elder, arguing he listens, studies, and makes informed decisions.
A local letter notes four homes lost Bush Cheney signs over the weekend, evidencing growing political disrespect. The writer condemns the act as theft of free speech and urges respect for others' candidates while noting a replacement sign is in place.
On the eve of Section Day, leaders express optimism that Ottawans will vote yes on November 3 to fund school facility upgrades. The bond would impact seven mills or less due to increased valuation, with broad citizen support and a new USD 290 maintenance program slated for growth.
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