Feminist icon Steinem marries in Oklahoma at 66
Gloria Steinem, famed Ms. Magazine co founder and feminism advocate, wed a 61 year old South African entrepreneur in Oklahoma. She kept her Ms title, and their vows reflect equality as they become farm partners rather than traditional husband and wife. The piece argues feminism seeks choice and equal partnership, not anti marriage, and notes broader societal shifts toward gender equality.
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Gloria Steinem
Ms. Magazine
Oklahoma
Steinem
Ottawa helps MDA Telethon raise record 54 million
Readers thank Ottawa residents for pledges and Telethon support that produced 54,610,289 in donations. Volunteers and celebrities aided MDA events, supporting 230 clinics including KU Medical Center. MDA continues research into muscular dystrophy and related diseases with potential future therapies for other serious conditions. Call local MDA at 913 859 0632 or 800 572 1717 or visit mdausa.org.
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Ottawa
Kansas
MDA
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City
Mdausa.org
Reader Forum guidelines for letters to the Ottawa Herald
Readers may submit hand signed letters with address and phone number. Mail to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or email letters otawaherald com. Submissions capped at 500 words and may be edited for space.
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The
Ottawa Herald
Cedar
Ottawa
Political contacts list for Kansas and federal officials
A fragmented roster lists U S president and senators in Washington along with Kansas officials. Names include Pat Roberts Sam Brownback Jim Ryan Governor Bill Graves State Senator Robert Tyson and multiple state representatives, with office addresses and phone numbers.
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Bl Clinton
White House
Washington
D.C
New
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Pat
Military readiness debated by congress and candidates
A member of the House Armed Services Committee highlights stark gaps in military readiness amid presidential campaigns. He cites fall ing recruitment, aging equipment, and reduced budgets, urging increased funding and support from the next administration to sustain readiness and protect national interests.
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House Armed Services Committee
Congress
Armed Services
George Bush
Dick Cheney
Joe Lieberman
Gore
Bush
Sen. Lieberman
Kosovo
Clinton
Ooka
United States
Tools to help parents control media reach voters and families
The Annenberg Public Policy Center argues tools exist to limit violence and sexual content in media but many parents lack awareness. Homes are saturated with TV VCRs computers and game systems, yet parents feel powerless. Education on TV ratings V chips and Internet filters is limited and community programs could bridge industry tools and parental guidance.
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Amy Jordan
Joseph Turow
Annenberg Public Policy Center
Joe Lieberman
U.S
Rutgers University
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Ottawahi
S. Cedar
Ottawaherald
Franklin County
Sratd.com
Walther Rubel
Otawaherald
Varnon J. Brown
Kathy Miller
Jrmiller
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Jim
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