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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1997
Page
2
In Kansas, a rare weather shift brings cool, dry days and sunny skies after a hot drought summer. Farmers caution dry months have stressed corn, sorghum, and soybeans, needing rain, while residents enjoy the mild conditions and evening walks shared by John D. Montgomery.
The State Treasurer's office oversees the Unclaimed Property Act, aiming to locate return and protect lost assets. Thompson toured with a dog and pony show in Hays to promote awareness and online searches, noting accessibility via kansasstatetreasurer.com and library computer access.
Editorials from a guest writer express viewpoints not necessarily shared by The Herald's editorial staff. The column invites diverse perspectives while clarifying the editor’s role in presenting varied opinions to readers.
Nostalgia drives Volkswagen's plan to reintroduce a modern Beetle in the United States, with updated features and a price around 15,000 to 18,000 dollars. The author recalls family VW memories from the 1960s to 1990s, noting the bus, Herbie, and the convertible Beetle, while expressing personal disinterest in buying one.
Inman to Chanute move confuses pets and delights owner as dogs and geese cling to humans during chaos. Yetti the Great Pyrenees protects the horses and later acts unusually compliant. The column notes change and adaptation in a humorous home relocation tale.
Ottawa resident Joe Blake Jr. questions city proposal to hire an outside agency to collect municipal court fines. He argues fines punish offenses, warns against revenue motives, and notes jail risk for nonpayment. He urges reconsideration to avoid possible ordinance changes and profiteering. The letter is addressed to city commissioners.
Readers are invited to send hand signed letters with author addresses and telephone numbers. Longer letters may be edited for space.
A list of contact points for President Clinton Senators Roberts and Brownback and Rep Ryun, plus state and local offices in Topeka and Overland Park. Includes street addresses and telephone numbers for official offices and a fax number.
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