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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1990
Page
3
An editorial argues against decriminalizing illegal drugs, urging continued prosecution and stiff sentences for dealers and users. It asserts addiction is an illness but insists society must uphold strong enforcement, noting federal law and enforcement momentum as key factors in controlling cocaine use through police work and punishment.
The guest opinion questions Bill Bennett's shift from government service to private profit. It argues his motive is self interest after failing to secure big bucks, noting his education and drug czar tenure. The piece critiques his public service record and questions what he truly offers to solve national issues.
Shirley Gingerich of Quenemo chides Senator Dole for claiming deficit cuts while arguing Congress delayed action and Kansans should defer spending. She recalls personal pies analogy to argue self restraint and urges careful budgeting amid praise of heritage.
In a Thursday series, Jim Hitch recalls Evergreen School 42 located 64 miles south of Wellsville on K-33. The district organized before 1867, burned in 1918 and 1936, again in 1949. Last operated 1949-50 with Wellsville district. pupils served, teachers listed, and memories of wells teeter totters gardens and neighbor schools Briles and Garfield.
Cindy Earnshaw challenges a column by Mr. Oglesby arguing his critique favors occultism and abortionists while ignoring church abuses. She cites missed evils within authority, cites Matthew 20 20 28 on servanthood, and promises to publish a book on wife abuse in Christian homes with library copies for public access.
Gwynn McCurdy urges Ottawa residents to support the Marais Des Cygnes Jamboree at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium. Dave Wooge and the East B Street Band headline a six week run of country, comedy, gospel with weekly special guests, offering four more Fridays of entertainment and benefiting local businesses. Community members from Paola, Burlington, Garnett, Kansas City, Rantoul, Williamsburg, Iola, Emporia and beyond travel to attend and shop downtown before shows.
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