Editorial: Ottawa City Costs for Administrator Search Questioned
Walter Rubel criticizes Ottawa for spending 2766 dollars plus expenses on League of Kansas Municipalities to run the city administrator search, arguing the city should handle the process in house. The piece contrasts Leawood as a model and cites prior Franklin County aid that failed to secure a candidate, urging fiscal restraint and local leadership.
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Leawood
Chicago
Scott Lambers
Kansas City Star
Ottawa City Commission
League of Kansas Municipalities
Lambers
League
Gene Ramsey
Charles Gillette
Ottawa
Franklin County Commission
Walter Rubel
Vigilance urged to curb complacency and protect America
Margaret A. Ottaway urges readers to resist chasing money and media sensationalism, warning that lax vigilance endangers freedoms. She argues for restraint, domestic focus, and the fight against internal erosion while aiming to uncover responsibility before external threats undermine the nation.
Kansas lawmakers and officials contact listings
A compiled list of political figures and offices including President George Bush White House Senator Pat Roberts Sam Brownback Rep Jim Ryan Governor Bill Graves State Senator Robert Tyson and State Representatives Ralph Tanner and Bill Feverborn with their Washington and Topeka offices phone numbers and addresses.
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George Bush
White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Pat
A Call to Courage and Unity After the Tragedy
Dr Bud Gollier reflects on the September 11 attacks, praising the heroism of New York police and firefighters and four United Flight 93 passengers. He argues for swift, focused justice, backing leaders and honoring American spirit, veterans, and national unity. He notes concerns over draft repeal and school prayer, urging resolve and patriotism.
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Congress
Capitol
America
New York
World Trade Center
United
Todd Beamer
Mark Bingham
Pentagon
Pennsylvania
Omaha Beach
Pacific
Bud Gollier
Colummn
Civil Liberties in Wartime Terrorist Threat Debate
Dr. John Van Til argues wartime needs can curb civil liberties. He cites historical precedents from Lincoln to Roosevelt, notes fear-driven policing against Arabs and Muslims, and questions balanced rights with national survival and future policy. He warns against blanket profiling while supporting lawful investigations and potential expanded police powers under court supervision.
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Grove City College
Bush
New York
Supreme Court
Lincoln
War Department
Roosevelt
Union
Congress
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Jeanny Sharp
Ottawaherald.com
S. Cedar
Ottawaherald
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Franklin County
Rabel
Bill Gray
Gray
Kathy Miller
Kimillar
Ken Kistner
Kkisner
Tim A Milibern
New York City
Osama bin Laden
Attilla the Hun
Adolf Hitler
Charles Starkweather
David Koresch
Unabomber
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John van Til
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