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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1990
Page
1
The article contrasts two approaches to fighting environmental damage. One sells pollution credits to profit from reducing emissions, risking manipulation and moral issues. The other, Earth Corps, privately funds reforestation to absorb carbon and runs an academy to recruit poor youths for two-year forestry service. Both aim to curb carbon impact but differ in ethics and feasibility.
Research from Harold Stevenson and Sanford Dornbusch points to cultural emphasis on education in Asian communities. Stevenson finds American students lag behind peers in Beijing, Sendei, Japan, and Taipei on math tests, with similar IQ across groups. Dornbusch notes Asian-Americans average 7.03 homework hours weekly, higher grades, and stronger attendance, suggesting parental priority drives performance amid U.S. reform discussions.
Ottawa Herald announces subscription rates effective 1989 for Ottawa area and surrounding counties by carrier and mail. Rates cover monthly, quarterly, semi annual, and annual terms with distinctions for local, motor route, Franklin County, adjacent counties, and all other areas. Letters to the editor policy notes unsigned letters may be published and require signer name and address for verification.
The fluoridation debate returns as EPA orders a re evaluation and NTP flags cancer risks in rats. The core issue is personal freedom versus state mandate, with critics arguing fluoridation forces ingestion and erodes doctor patient choice, outweighing public health goals.
A nostalgic lament on evolving audio gear from Victrola windups to laser sound fields. The author rails at ever-changing formats and complex installations, noting how many people still prefer simple pleasures over high tech. He recalls family history with record players and doubts modern systems meet everyday needs.
A family dinner prompts reflections on how success leads to places named after people. Eleven year old Aaron remarks that fame may come after death, while parents point to examples like Paul Harvey Blvd and Steve Grogan Stadium, and consider a future elementary school in his name.
A visitor from Emporia credits caring Ottawa residents for helping after a minor February 3 crash near Ottawa. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Rouse and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barnard aided by giving rides, contacting authorities, and arranging help from a Phillips 66 station, highlighting community spirit.
A reader voices concern over U S China policy citing alleged oppression in China and political allies. The letter questions government funds, social security and FAA trust funds, and criticizes a golf course plan in Ottawa. The writer urges relocation of plans to Overland Park.
A list of government contact points includes President George Bush at The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500 and Sen Tub Dole at 141 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 with phone 202 224 6521. Also Sen Nancy Kassebaum 304 Rusell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 202 224 4774 and Rep Bob Whittaker 2436 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 202 225 39K. State Sen Jim Aiken Room 1288 Statehouse Topeka 66612 296-7361. State Rep Dettlh Sue Shumway 201W Statehouse Topeka 66612 296-7699.
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