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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1997
Page
2
U S Rep Jerry Moran of Hays argues a Kansas bill would grant city and county commissions final say on trail projects, criticizing federal rails-to-trails legislation as fraudulent. He suggests a compromise allowing rail rights of way to be returned to landowners when needed, noting today’s landowners never held the land.
A gang incident in Lawrence early Sunday Sept. 7 sent three people to the hospital and seven to jail. The episode follows a national award for the city’s “Gangs in Lawrence: A Call to Action” program, highlighting ongoing gang concerns and youth recruitment risks in the community.
A guest editorials page presents varied viewpoints for readers. It notes that opinions may not reflect The Herald's editorial stance and encourages engagement with the discourse.
A Hutchinson News night reporter reflects on death, photo ethics, and standards in journalism. He recalls seeing a 10 year old girl killed in a wreck, the burden on a teen brother, and the weighty choices photographers face. He defends measured restraint, community sensitivity, and the balance between telling a story and preserving dignity.
Charles Gillette writes on preserving local landmarks including the two Washburn buildings in Ottawa and Franklin County. He highlights Friends of Historic Buildings efforts, varied reuse options from private to public use, and a university survey showing strong support for renovation. Spring Hill cited as a model of public private cooperation.
The piece rails at Charlton Heston and Jesse Helms for extreme views on gun rights and Weld's ambassador nomination. It contrasts armed self defense myths with Waco and Ruby Ridge outcomes, then blasts Helms and Trent Lott as irrational in opposing Weld. It ends by urging critical readers to vent their opinions.
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