ISTEA funding boosts Ottawa museum and rail trail projects
John D. Montgomery defends ISTEA amid debates on federal highway aid. He notes $514,000 aided Ottawa Old Depot Museum renovation and Prairie Spirit Rail Trail growth, while opponents argue some grants fund non transportation projects. He frames ISTEA as community development and quality of life support.
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Congress
American Highway Users Alliance
Topeka Capital-Journal
Texas
New York
Museum of New Mexico
Ottawa
ISTEA
Anderson County
John D. Montgomery
Europe Should Let EU Lead Iran Relations Says Paper
The Sueddeutsche Zeitung argues Europe should assume a leading role in improving ties with Iran. Bonn’s welcome could signal cautious reform by Khatami, while hard lines risk provoking religious fundamentalists watching his moves. ESonn and guest editorials present varied views.
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Europe
Iran
Bonn
Khatami
Sueddetuscher Zeitung
Munich
Germany
Esonn
Editorial Dilemmas And Ethics In Journalistic Practice
A veteran editor reflects on industry credibility and a series of ethical questions. The piece invites readers to consider how to handle sensitive cases including discrimination, family privacy, embezzlement, crime scene photography, funeral obituaries, and a major donor’s past.
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Diana
Newsies
National Enquirer
World Globe
County Commission
Shelter volunteers praise manager and support needed
Reader forum letters thank Emily Mathis for placing animals first and describe the shelter as run with many volunteers and substantial funding. Helen Hood and nine year old Jessica Barnhart urge others to volunteer, noting managers and staff work after hours to care for animals and clean. Submissions require signatures and contact details.
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Animal Shelter
Emily Mathis
Jessica
Helen L. Hood
Jessica J. Barnhart
Ottawa
Government contact directory for Kansas officials and offices
A compiled list of contact details for national and state government representatives in Kansas including President Bill Clinton, U.S. Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, U.S. Representative Jim Ryun, Governor Bill Graves, Attorney General Carla Stovall, and Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius. Addresses and phone numbers for the White House, Congress offices, and state offices in Topeka and Overland Park are provided.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Washington
D.C
Fox
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
S. Kansas Ave
Topeka
W. 95Th
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannon
Hob
Ryun
Quincy
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest 9Th
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Herald
Daily Report
General Fund
Ottawa Police Department
Johnson County
Emergency Services
Ottawa University
Cleon
Rickel
THE
Ottawa Herald
Tuar
Ann Matent
AGL
Emily
Doonesbury
Mallard Fillmore
Presipen
Paige
Walden College
Gettin’ Weie
John
Aze
Pain
Iti
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