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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1999
Page
2
Parsons Sun argues for mandatory bicycle helmet use to prevent thousands of brain injuries among children each year. The piece urges Kansas communities to shift public perception and empower local legislators to require helmets, noting free options for affordability.
Guest editorials offer readers a spectrum of views. The Herald notes opinions do not reflect the newspaper or editor.
A reader letter by Kristy Webb of rural Ottawa criticizes the Kansas Board of Education for removing scientific content from public school curricula and argues for classroom discussion of creation myths in theology or philosophy courses. Webb says the board’s stance embarrasses Kansas and strengthens her choice to educate her children at home.
The fifth annual Power of the Past Antique Engine and Tractor show drew visitors from across the country including George and Helen Myers from Pennsylvania and the Lovitts from California. The event featured Allis Chalmers tractors Maytag engines and a parade of power with kid die tractor pull and an Sunday auction culminating the weekend.
A columnist defends an opinion piece on abortion, arguing it should be discussed with respect. A reader’s letter prompts a defense of free thought, feminism, and the role of Ottawa University within the context of campus values and tolerance.
Charley Reese discusses Charles Colson’s How Now Shall We Live and argues for the primacy of personal world views in shaping society. He critiques nihilistic government, cites Lewis on Christian and materialist beliefs, and emphasizes individual moral choices in transforming culture. He notes religion as a universal guide across beliefs and shares a Cairo experience highlighting faith’s protective role.
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