Editorial backs Finney rights in Topeka search case
The Topeka police warrantlessly searched Finney's home two years ago provoking a federal suit by the former governor. Mayor Wagnon reportedly apologized. Finney seeks only $1, stressing constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and urging accountability and reforms from the police chief.
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Can Finney
Topeka
Joan Wagnon
Finney
Richard
Topeka Police
Wagnon
Dean Forster
Emporia Gazette
Guest editorials offer readers a variety of opinions
Readers are presented with guest editorials that reflect diverse viewpoints. The Herald notes these views are not universally endorsed by the publication or its regular editorial staff.
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Herald
Loud criticism of county zoning proposals and governing failures
A reader derides county zoning as ineffective and unfair, arguing the county and state continually change rules, cites "\(legally operated\)" grandfather clauses, and notes examples like Walmart and liquor sales shows how easy zoning changes occur. The letter questions the role of newcomers with little experience and defends long-term land use without zoning.
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Mr. Poe
Wal-Mart
Ottawa Herald
Baldwin City
Stan Kryszti
Letter in Defense of Creationism and School Curriculum
A letter attacking John Walburn defends Christian faith and state education stance. The writer opposes evolution removal, argues Genesis creation, cites Adam, navel, and God’s image. Defends Bible against liberal press attacks and outlines views on premillennialism, end times, homelessness, and Christian hope.
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John Walburn
Board of Education
Heavens
Earth
Adam
Eve
God
Mr. Walburn
Jesus
India
China
Ottawa City Commission targets loitering near parks
Meredith Sayers argues the Ottawa City Commission overreacts by delaying an ordinance banning after hours loitering near parks. She says the focus misses a bigger issue the bars and “motorcycle gangs” in town and questions why prohibitions target youths while bars remain unchecked. Sayers notes the columnist’s ties to Ottawa University and worries young Ottawans lack political voice.
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Ottawa City Commission
Ottawa
The
Herald
Charles Gillette
Blaine Finch
Psst
City Commission
Douglas County
Ottawa University
Farrell on media bias sparks debate at National Press Club
Warren Farrell promotes Women Cant Hear What Men Dont Say at a National Press Club discussion on gender bias in media. A sparse audience of men's groups and panelists, including one journalist, heard claims of bias against both men and women. The Orlando Sentinel columnist notes the turnout as evidence supporting Farrells thesis and urges dialogue.
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Ashington
D.C
Warren Farrell
National Press Club
Farrell
Women’s Leadership Fund
Associated Press
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Helen Carson
Kathleen Parker
Orlando Sentinel
Kparker
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