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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1994
Page
3
An editorial denounces the Fe Woolworth Co for neglecting a former 220 S Main Street store in Ottawa. The piece urges city action under nuisance rules to force maintenance or sale as a potential buyer seeks to redevelop, noting four months of delays and uncooperative responses from Woolworth.
Guest editorials argue the United States lags in adopting the metric system amid political pushback. They contend democracy fuels paralysis as bureaucrats face resistance from hardline opponents who fear changes beyond fashion and demand.
A Kansas City Royals win over the Minnesota Twins in the 11th inning provided vivid fan experiences. A Diet versus regular cola dispute in the stands, a church section attempting a wave, a marriage proposal in the aisles, a jogger/scatter incident, and a police escort capped a night that some outlets would deem bad reporting or beyond statistics.
Anthony Lewis argues public trust in government and the press is damaged by their own flaws. He cites Nixon, Reagan, Goldwater, Ollie North, Kennedy, and Foster to show a double standard and calls for honesty and fair standards across both institutions. The public is not fooled, but disgusted, and needs transparent, factual reporting.
Citizens seeking liquor by the drink petitions can sign at TravComm Travel, 435 S Main, and Fogle Quarry, 1107 E 23rd. Signatures due by August 10. Call 242-4244 with name, address and number. staff will return calls.
A caller voices concern over liquor-by-the-drink, accusing officials of payoffs and questioning support for new restaurants. The town needs a downtown dining option as residents recount past numbers of eateries and complain about local theater operations and movie showtimes affecting families with young children.
The chamber of commerce and city commissioner urge residents to shop locally at area stores and with local doctors and hospitals. The community forum “It’s Your Quarter” invites participation, with a contact phone number and specific calling times noted.
Fragmentary report notes forces regrouping after a clash at Relea. Westen leaders insist the true aim was not to seize territory but to wipe out opposing forces.
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