Regents Avoid Public Statement On Athletics Policy
The Kansas Board of Regents fear public misinterpretation and tabled a resolution declaring education comes first. Jack Sampson of Hutchinson urged affirming athletics as secondary in public policy, and the president's accountability for each university's athletic program was noted. The board sent the wording back for a clearer rewrite.
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Board of Regents
Jack Sampson
Hutchinson
Jim Hitch
Women in Uniform Face Growing Roles in War
Guest opinion notes 11 percent of U S military uniforms held by women and 11 000 of 100 000 troops in the Persian Gulf are female. It argues women have earned broader military careers and will decide future enlistment through ongoing service and commitment.
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U.S
Persian Gulf
United States
Letters Questioning Gillette Commission Power
Harlan McFadden of 328 N. Cherry Omaha expresses pride in Ottawa roots and questions the balance of power between commissioners and a city manager. He argues elected officials should reflect the people’s will and criticizes dictatorial control, praising the newspaper as an outlet for public airing of concerns.
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Ottawa
Commission
Kansas
Harlan McFadden
N. Cherry
City Hall
Pete Smith
County Commission
Bemis fugitive backers fuel wild fund drive at Herald
Herald columnist Jay Bemis fled justice citing cardiac issues then proposed readers donate to his bail and AHA fund. The column wades through humor and sarcasm, urging gifts to multiple causes and even offering personal services as donation ideas at 104 S Cedar Ottawa 66067. The piece maintains a sharp local tone about charity, town figures, and community fund raising.
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Herald City
Jay Bemis
Justice
American Heart Association
Jay
AHA
American Cancer Society
Ostmeyer
The
Herald
Ted
Bemis Express
S. Cedar
Ottawa
Bemis
Department of Public Safety
Dugan Criticized for Air Force War Plans Critique
A Washington column argues ordinary Iraqis and Americans face war decided by a few, not elected bodies. It notes Gen. Michael Dugan’s public airing of Iraq attack plans, his firing by Defense Secretary Cheney, and the broader critique of war power and political theater in Congress and the media.
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Saddam Hussein
Saudi Arabia
United States
George Bush
Iraq
Kuwait
Congress
David Souter
Arabia
White House
Pentagon
Air Force
Michael Dugan
Saddam
Defense
Dick Cheney
Dugan
Cheney
George Marshall
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
Donald Trump
Bush
Gen. Dugan
Eisenhower
Reagan
Seventh Cavalry
Erol Flynn
Split over DPS leadership ends with public outcry
Readers blast Randy Wetmore and DPS Director Jeff Herrman over dismissal of three veteran officers and alleged pressure to split the department. Letters accuse a "small group" of forcing the move, question ethics claims, and name Bettie Shumway, Mildred Heathman, Heathman, Fogle, and commissioner Lantis amid the debate on separating police and fire units. Signed by Sam Baber, Donna Murray, and Jim Herlein with addresses in Ash and Maple locales.
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Wetmore
Lantis
Heathman and Fogle
Commission
Bettie Sue Shumway
Mildred Heathman
Mr. Lantiis
Heathman
Fogle
Sam Baber
Ash Donna Murray
S. Maple
Jim Herlein
Hospital cost clash over new addition at Ransom Memorial
Eugene Hart of Pomona RFD 2 argues against the proposed hospital expansion cost. He suggests $125 per square foot for the new addition, notes funding of $2 million plus interest, and questions the $66 per square foot figure. He urges a public vote and reuse of existing space.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
Eugene Hart
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Regent
Kansas Board of Regents
Gillette
Digconery Limited
SHELL
By Terry Ostmeyer
Ottawa Herald
John McCormally
Randy Wetmore
DPS
Jeff Herrman
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