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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1989
Page
1
Officials statewide study air pollution and commuting patterns while car pools falter. They consider drastic steps beyond cars such as barbecues pesticides gas powered mowers aerosol cans and woodburning fireplaces. The piece argues delays in transit plans risk wider environmental chaos.
The piece argues that past images of single earners are outdated as Harriet, June, and Peg would likely seek work today. It cites tax increases from 1–2% to 24%, rising healthcare costs, and broader female employment at 70% in dual income households, concluding no turning back.
A critical reflection on the 1989 Iowa gun explosion that killed 47 sailors accuses leaders of politicized grief and defense puffery. It questions gunnery aims and the purpose of battleships, noting aging fleets, defense cuts, and costly programs while urging persistent scrutiny of policy and accountability.
Week's end column muses on Ottawa city agencies taking themselves seriously at public expense. It cites autographs sales, turkey hunting mishaps, pets health links, and Ottawa High football score board talks with Coca Cola as signs of changing times and crowding politics. The piece notes Supreme Court abortion arguments and ends by questioning the timing of state employee wage protests at the Capitol.
Washington overview rails against an April 13 Senate bill authorizing further non military aid to Nicaragua and ceding broad influence to an informal five to eight man veto. The piece condemns the deal as unconstitutional and a sellout to Sandinistas, noting opposition from Sen. Helms and others.
A reader attacks the criminal justice system for sentencing a convicted child molester to one to two years. They argue overcrowded prisons excuse leniency and advocate using tax money to build new prisons.
Charles and Donna RdelL thank participants of the Life of Christ cantata presented April 9. Special acknowledgment goes to Dorothy Matthews the pianist and Dale Fox the director for their hours of work. The note commends the children and choir directors and hopes for a yearly community event.
Ottawa Herald lists delivery and mail subscription rates by area. Carrel and motor route options in Ottawa, surrounding areas, Franklin County and adjacent counties, with monthly and multi month pricing. Rates vary by mail and route.
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