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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1991
Page
3
Editorial argues unemployment fears create recession perception and urges President Bush to convene leaders after Thanksgiving to craft an immediate plan. It credits Senator Dole for staying connected with the public and warns public confidence would suffer if leaders delay until January.
Guest opinion argues the US health system is absurd and broken. It notes national coverage exists only for the elderly through Medicare and points out gaps for the young, poor, self employed, the uninsured, and those with serious illnesses. The piece calls for a cheaper fairer national solution.
Mary Calliham of 1530 Orchard Drive criticizes the high school play Grease as a breach of decency and a sign of national moral decay, praising those who spoke out against the production.
The page invites readers to send letters to the editor, urging signatories and full address disclosure as unsigned letters will not be published. It requests inclusion of a telephone number to speed verification.
The Ottawa Herald city editor Jay Bemis replies to a high school class inquiry about his goals and sources, the mix of personal topics with current events, and his writing process. He explains deadlines, weekly beat duties, and the balance between news and personal life while noting reader feedback and a desire to improve.
A reader criticizes commemorations of war anniversaries as pointless, arguing the human race is inherently a jerk. The piece questions apologies for WWII actions, nukes, and other conflicts, concluding with a blunt jab at humanity and a nod to John Wayne.
The piece urges readers to provide proper shelter for outdoor dogs and cats, noting small weatherproof houses with dry straw, clean water, and extra food in cold weather. It warns against garages and boxes, suggests a recessed heat bulb for stalls, and invites help with dog houses and straw donations.
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