Reappraisal notices to residents begin February 17
Otta wa and Franklin County residents will receive notices about property reappraisal starting around February 17. Owners have 18 days to protest, using criteria beyond simply higher value. The Herald offers to publish the full parcel list for public comparison, stressing the role of newspapers in providing essential public information.
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Eginning
Ottawa
Franklin County
The
Herald
Congressional pay raise defeat sparks public protest
The House of Representatives faced a late vote on a 51 percent pay raise for members, pressured by public opinion. While the Senate already voted down the raise for members but kept it for judges, observers see the House move as likely to mirror that outcome. The piece critiques journalists who defend the raise, arguing officials earn far more than most workers and questioning true representation.
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United States
House of Representatives
House
Jim Wright
Senate
Wright
National Taxpayers Union
Congress
U.S
The
New York Times
Chicago
Papers reveal real Nixon
The book From: The President edited by Bruce Oudes shows Nixon's private notes and memos revealing his image obsession, pet projects, and prurient scrutiny of aides, media, and portraits. It details his dictation on staff roles, coverage efforts, and personal preferences, portraying a vain, sensitive leader with a sharp, controlling hand.
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Washington
Richard Nixon
Bruce Oudes
Nixon
Oudes
Harper & Row
United States
New York Guilt Debates over Mob Action and Genovese Case
A columnist reflects on New York guilt culture sparked by the Kitty Genovese murder and a Brooklyn elevator mugging. It canvasses crowd reactions across neighborhoods, noting Hasidic and other communities’ responses, debates on vigilante justice, and contrasts with Chicago crowds.
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New York Times
Brooklyn
Ottawa Herald USPS Pricing Notice October 1988
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates effective October 1 1988 for Ottawa and surrounding areas by carrier and mail. Rates cover one month three months six months and one year with distinct prices for motor route and Franklin County adjacent counties and all other areas.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Southern migration offers new perspective
A retired columnist travels toward Key West and the Florida Keys, reflecting on aging, retirement, and shifts in ambition. He describes coastal journeys from the Outer Banks to Cuba distances, reads about politics, and notes the aging population at rest stops. The piece blends travel, nostalgia, and social commentary, ending with observations on the Keys' nightlife and midwestern origins.
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Key West
Fla
Ocrakoke
Cedar Island
U.S
Cuba
Ernest Hemingway
Peggy
Tower
Hemingway
Washington
Savannah
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