Editorial: Dodd seeks hanging for crimes in Washington
The piece argues Westley Allan Dodd deserves lethal punishment for three child murders and requests that all appeals be waived. It notes the ACLU will appeal, defends capital punishment as a societal measure, and asserts the governor should not intervene despite views opposing the death penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westley Allan Dodd
Ton State
Washington Supreme Court
American Civil Liberties Union
Dodd
ACLU
Washington
Two Injuries Mark Holiday Week in Our Home
Two days before the office Christmas dinner Joyce injured her knee while showing an exercise treadmill to visitors. After hospital tests and MRI she faced surgery and a likely future replacement. The narrator also stubbed a toe in a basement fall and reflects on safety and blame during recovery.
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Joyce
Mary Anne Whiteford
Cedar
Diane Yeamans
Jon
Letters Call for Fairness in Shisler Coverage at Ottawa Herald
Readers critique Ottawa Herald for not presenting Beatrice Shisler’s side regarding Area Agency on Aging. They urge impartial investigation, note past distortions, and defend Shisler’s professionalism while emphasizing two sides to the issue and lack of spouse input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Herald
Area Agency
Beatrice Shisler
Jay Bemis
Shisler
Beatrice
Bemis
Miller
The
Herald
Pomona Township Apology Over Late Zoning Letter
Daryl Montague, Pomona Township Treasurer, apologizes to Franklin County Commission for missing the December 8 1992 response deadline on zoning. The township will deliver a written consensus on zoning to the county before the first Tuesday in April 1993 and urges clearer communication to avoid future delays.
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Charles Mavity Jr
Franklin County Commission
Pomona Township Board
Ottawa Herald
Mavity
Savage
Pomona
Appanoose
Greenwood
Daryl Montague
Pomona Township
Prix fixe and the puzzled diner in newspaper listings
Royko notes the French term prix fixe meaning fixed price and the oddity of American dining pages adopting the foreign pronunciation. He jokes about mispronunciation, regional twists, and editors’ choices in restaurant listings while musing on linguistic habits, cultural pride, and evolving usage.
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Mike Royko
United States
Arkansas
Tennessee
Ozarks
Howdy
Fester Preis
Lester Preis
Chester Preis
Gu Din Jia Ge
Sam Sianis
Billy Goat's
Antitrust Division
Justice Department
County Fire Hydrant Plan Impresses Local Reader
A reader commends Russ Savage elect as county commissioner for proposing a broader hydrant network. They urge Franklin County and rural districts to require hydrants in new developments and expand coverage. The note also praises Jim Hitch’s Herald commentary on Christmas volunteer firefighters and sheriff patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russ Savage
Franklin County
Jim Hitch
Herald
It's Your Quarter calls and community dialogue on politics
A reader criticizes TCL for delaying channel upgrades and suggests Ottawa city should sue. They oppose Carol Browner's EPA nomination, arguing farm chemical use is essential, ask readers to contact senators, and promote democratic process discussion on It's Your Quarter with call-in hours.
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Onmental Protection Agency
Carol Browner
Florida
Bush
Clinton
Bill Clinton
George Bush
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County Commission
Chicago
By Mike Royko
Tribune Media Service
Ottawa
TCL
TCI
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