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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1992
Page
3
Ottawa editorial argues against adding baseball and possibly softball to school activities while prioritizing education funding, tax cuts, and classroom space. It counters claims that athletics mainly offer college scholarships, asserting the curriculum offers broader, stronger scholarship opportunities for all students.
Guest opinion argues state data show Kansas schools have fewer students but more teachers and administrators. Increasing class size to 17.6 could save 116 million yearly, yet crowded classrooms and district consolidations could affect rural life. Also calls for consolidating six southeast Kansas community colleges via cooperation or mandates.
Commentary ponders information age misconceptions and tests the Quayle claim that America holds 70 percent of the worlds lawyers. It cites Ray August on cross country lawyer definitions, listing Netherlands Mexico Vatican United States and others with per capita lawyer figures, then asks if the U S really needs many reporters too.
Ottawa High School should add baseball, a move supported by student surveys at OHS and the middle school. Critics claim it would harm track or the summer program, but proponents argue most athletes already favor spring baseball and college scouts often watch high school players. Ottawa needs to invest financially to offer baseball and avoid denying current student athletes their opportunity.
A reader column collects opinions on local issues. The writer questions Ottawa liquor store access, discusses Iraq and Somalia aid, favors faster road safety, critiques news coverage, notes housing search frustrations, and invites community dialogue through a nightly call line at 242 4700.
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