Seward County votes against corporate hog farming
In an advisory election last week Seward County voters rejected corporate hog farming by a landslide while voicing broad opposition to corporate agriculture and pollution. The piece argues the county relies on large-scale farming and meatpacking, noting a Liberal plant dumps sewage into a nearby lake and buys cattle from corporate feedlots. The author warns opponents may face consequences for their statements as they seek to curb broader agriculture.
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Lech Walesa era ends as right wins in Poland elections
Ten years after democracy began Poland roots westernization as ex communist vote shifts to Aleksander Kwasniewski. Excluded left collapses amid a simplified political climate with a democratic Christian unity forming from many small groups. Guest editorials reflect varied opinions while Herald notes 1995 election outcome.
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Federal ban on asthma inhalers stirs controversy
Kathleen Parker critiques a U S FDA plan to outlaw CFC inhalers to protect the ozone, arguing it harms patients. She notes only one non CFC alternative exists and cites medical and public reaction, urging reconsideration and inviting reader input.
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Backroom dealings blink at pay raise debate in Congress
Albuquerque Journal notes that the House used subterfuge to pass a bill delaying an automatic cost-of-living raise for lawmakers. Rep. Jim Kolbe defends the move as not deceptive, but internal caucus reports show quiet dealmaking among senior lawmakers. The piece questions GOP vows to curb backroom politics.
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Ottawa High students weigh newsroom ethics in eight scenarios
A column on media ethics prompted Ottawa High School teams to oppose or support printing or withholding details. Responses cover bypassing gaffes, a speeding ticket, embezzlement, photos of disaster, obituaries, a marriage license, crisis reports, and a donor with a criminal past.
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Pat Golden
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Hannah Schmidt
Nicholas Sullivan
Lisa Miller
Betsy Larsen
Kristin Miller
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Leigh Lantis
Melissa Ward
Beth Gibbons
Jennifer Norris
John Cover
P.J. O’neill
Kimberly Thompson
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