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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1989
Page
1
The piece argues Eric Yost of Wichita proposes a 1.5 percent cap on property taxes which would cut bills but leave revenue short. Local governments would cut services or raise other taxes. It concludes the logical fix is to curb government spending growth across all levels rather than rely on tax collection reform.
The piece reports District Judge Robert Sweet of New York arguing for unconditional surrender to drug lords, linking drug use to poverty and comparing prohibitions to alcohol, while noting broad opposition from political leaders. It cites Dan Quayle and Jesse Jackson on the war on drugs and urges long term education programs to combat addiction, drawing a parallel to the anti smoking campaign begun 25 years ago.
The newspaper invites signed letters from readers and requires writers provide their address unsigned letters will not be published a verification phone number should be enclosed to speed confirmation.
A list of official addresses and telephone numbers for national and state lawmakers. Names include President George Bush Sen Bob Dole Sen Nancy Kassebaum Rep Bob Whittaker State Sen Jim Allen and State Rep Sue Shumway with their respective offices in Washington D C Topeka Kansas and related contact numbers Souls in the document.
The Ottawa Herald publishes a rates table effective July 1 1989 detailing delivery by carrier motor route and mail options for Ottawa surrounding areas Franklin County and adjacent counties with monthly quarterly semiannual and annual terms and different prices by route. It lists staff roles including Editor Publisher and various editors and managers.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation director Dave Johnson resigns after revealing a racist joke in front of reporters Ted Frederickson and Lew Ferguson. The incident sparks debate on media ethics, public figures, and accountability, as legislators and the public weigh fairness and consequences.
Kansas lawmakers weigh the Yost Doyen amendment to repeal the property classification law and cap taxes at two percent of fair value. Wichita Republican Eric Yost and Concordia's Ross Doyen promote a shift from property tax to state guidance, seeking bipartisan support in a divided Legislature.
A first-person reminiscence recalls early morning Key West airport life in the 1970s. Veteran and young pilots mix, with hijack fears and airline lore shaping a tense but thrilling ride. The author notes FAA retirement at 60, arguing seasoned captains offer safer outcomes while enjoying a tale of peril and nostalgia.
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