Abortion case sparks debate over guardian rights and child welfare
A 14-year-old rape survivor in Arizona faces a late-term abortion as courts fight over whether Arizona can authorize or deny out-of-state treatment. The piece critiques foster care inadequacies and advocates for compassionate guardianship and child protection.
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Arizona
Kansas
Jane Doe
Editorial Note on Guest Editorials and Opinions
The Herald presents guest editorials to offer diverse viewpoints. Views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald or its editor.
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Reader Forum Bloodmobile to Visit Ottawa Church
Franklin County American Red Cross hosts Bloodmobile on September 7 1999 from noon to 6 PM at Lutherans Church 316 E 12th Ottawa inviting donors. Call 242-7968 for an appointment. After donation attendees may enjoy a sandwich chips cookies juice or tea.
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Franklin County
The
American Red Cross
Farth
Lutheran Church
E. 12Th
Ottawa
Shore up funds for elderly and Medicare prescription drug plan
AARP urges Congress to use budget surplus prudently to strengthen Social Security and Medicare, fund a prescription drug benefit for all Medicare beneficiaries, and shield older Americans from rising drug costs. The call emphasizes protecting health and financial security for current seniors and future retirees amid fiscal decisions.
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AARP
Reader Forum submissions sought with signatures
Readers are invited to submit opinions to the Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald in Ottawa Kansas. Each letter must be hand signed and include the author’s address and telephone number and should not exceed 500 words.
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Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar
Ottawa
Ottawaherald
Constituents contact details for Kansas and federal officials
A list of contact addresses and phone numbers for President Bill Clinton senators and representatives, and state officials in Topeka and Washington. It includes White House, Senate offices Pat Roberts Sam Brownback Jie Yuo, and Gov. Bill Graves, with incomplete entries and fragmented email-like domains.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Washington, D.C
Pal Roberts
Roberts
Senmis
Sam Brownback
Sam
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Topeka
Governor
Wpo
State
Robert Tyzon
Ralph Tanner
Bil Feuerhom
Evolution debate shapes Kansas school boards
Ottawan physician Dr. Bud Gollier weighs in on the Kansas state Board of Education decision that de-emphasized Darwin in curriculum, arguing science must guide teaching, while religion belongs at home. He criticizes politicization and supports local boards following professional educators’ recommendations.
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Kansas State Board of Education
BOE
Kansas
Toto
Bill Graves
Ralph Tanner
Senate Education Committee
Barbara Lawrence
Wichita
Boards of Education
John Scopes
Tennessee
William Jennings Bryan
Clarence Darrow
Bryan
Rowenta
Bud Gollier
Starr and Clinton Death Sparring Echoes Antichrist Claim
The piece notes former president Bill Clinton's death at 84 in his boyhood home and centers on Kenneth Starr insisting the probe into Clinton continues. It reflects on Starr's anti Clinton rhetoric, political maneuvering, public distrust of leaders, and a memorial amid mixed reactions. Elvis appears as a mysterious saxophonist outside the service.
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Leonard Pitts Jr
Tribune Media Services
Ope
Ark
Bill Clinton
Clinton
London
Tony Blair
Accra
Ghana
Jerry Rawlings
Washington
Kenneth Starr
Starr
Adam Sandler
House
Dennis Rodman
Elvis
Leonard Pitts
Miami Herald
Herald Plaza
Miami
Fla
Aol
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