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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1992
Page
3
Editorial urges Franklin County residents to weigh a half cent sales tax or higher property tax to rescue Ransom Memorial Hospital from fiscal distress. Commissioners propose putting the tax on the November ballot with a two year sunset. if denied, warrants may be issued.
Readers are urged to submit signed letters with the writer’s address. Unsigned letters will not be published. A telephone number should be enclosed to speed verification.
The essay contrasts animal wit with human hubris, warning that herbicide resistant weeds, TB, mercury in wildlife, and environmental harm prove nature’s supremacy over mankind. It condemns profit driven farming, names two broad human categories, and concludes Nature remains undefeated in 15 billion years.
A columnist blends memory with media critique, recalling wishes for invisibility to probe private gatherings and executive sessions. He reviews the film Death Becomes Her, noting its sci fi comedy premise and standout special effects, then questions Olympic professionalism and the allure of fame in modern sport.
A columnist defends Michael Milken’s two year prison term for financial crimes, arguing education and economic impact justify leniency, while contrasting street crime and white collar offenses. The piece questions punishment fairness and highlights public humiliation and societal standards.
A reader thanks Timberlake Ranch owner for an August 1 evening featuring Neon Country and Black Jack Opry with a lakeside backdrop. The note praises the music and hopes for another event, urging music lovers to attend. Also commends the Cyclonettes for a thorough August 1 car wash, praising spotless white sidewalls and friendly service.
A reader shares views on the Ottawa fair and demolition derby costs and accessibility, free from cigarette smoking debates and alcohol driving concerns. The message also praises a City of Ottawa representative and calls for public dialogue by dialing the station weekdays and weekend nights.
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