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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1997
Page
2
The piece argues against declaring English the official state language of Kansas, calling the effort wasteful and racist. It notes 22 of 40 state senators co sponsored the bill, with backlash from Hispanics and Gov. Bill Graves, urging lawmakers to abandon the proposal and focus on more meaningful aims.
A list of contact details for President Bill Clinton, U.S. Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, Rep. Jim Ryun, and Gov. Bill Graves. It includes White House and state offices, addresses in Washington and Topeka, and multiple phone numbers and faxes for reaching these officials.
The piece reflects on patience inspired by a mother as a model for students. It urges educators to demonstrate self control and calm problem solving, modeling how to wait turns, manage emotions, and consider consequences. It emphasizes practice over innate ability and the impact of visible behavior on others.
From Le Figaro and The Sydney Morning Herald, notes on Israel Palestine tensions and Madeleine Albright’s media approach. Beijing outlines economic policy shifts at the 15th party congress, signaling reduced state control, PLA downsizing, and risks to workers, with the party facing limits to political freedom and legitimacy amid a vast population.
The reader is presented with a collection of opinion pieces as guest editorials. Views expressed are not necessarily The Herald's editor, signaling a diversity of perspectives within the paper.
Eighty golfers braved rain and cold to kick off the First Annual Fall Classic, raising nearly $11,000 for Franklin County Habitat for Humanity. The event drew 80 more players after clearing skies, with 6,300 in sponsorships and multiple prizes including a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and a new golf cart. Kay Pedersen, event coordinator, credits Cal Lantis, Kent Melcher, and a volunteer team for planning, sponsorships, and vendor support.
The American Heart Association Kansas affiliate applauds Attorney General Carla Stovall for pursuing accountability of the tobacco industry. It notes her long advocacy for protecting children from tobacco dangers and commends her stance against deceit about tobacco’s health consequences.
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