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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1990
Page
1
The piece argues lawmakers seek a state Ethics Commission to regulate official ethics, combining four legislators and seven outsiders. It warns such a body would likely amount to paperwork and monitoring without preventing unethical acts, offering little real value.
The Houston based National Drug Awareness and Detection Agency sent unsolicited postcards to Grand Junction Colorado parents claiming their children may use illegal drugs. The mail outs offered a drug test kit and a video for 99 dollars, though the company has no information about specific children or parents. Parents protested to the Postal Service who noted limited remedies, and company inquiries hit a dead end with a phone operator.
Mike Newmaster of East Central Vocational Co op praises vocational education during National Vocational Education Week. He notes 49 percent of Ottawa High School students enroll in vocational classes and argues programs boost job skills, self esteem, and future college readiness while supporting local employers.
Suzanne M. Wassmer thanks Richard Jackson and the Public Affairs Committee of the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce along with Jay cee volunteers for the new street signs now in view. She notes Hemlock should be hyphenated per old signage.
The notice asks readers to submit letters to the editor signed with a return address. Unsigned correspondence will not be published. The policy emphasizes accountability and space constraints for the opinion section.
A fragment notes that a telephone number should be enclosed to speed up verification. The terse directive implies contact details are advised for prompt confirmation, suggesting ongoing procedures or a cross reference step within an administrative process.
The essay argues CBS profits drive the Rooney episode more than race concerns. It notes Rooney denies the quote about blacks and intelligence and discusses misquotation risk, ratings, and the money behind 60 Minutes. The writer reflects on racism, humanity, and public reaction to Rooney’s suspension.
Olathe Daily News reports on Joe Clark, former Eastside High School principal, arguing America’s education system fails. He blames complacent teachers, NEA influence, and lack of parental involvement while advocating competition, parental choice, and stronger church values. calls for federal withdrawal and state tax funding options. He cites poor national test knowledge and urges grassroots reform led by parents.
The narrator admits reading a supermarket tabloid only on vacation, praising its outrageous headlines such as Love Starved Hippo Tries To Mate With A Scuba Diver and Bulldog Rips Mercedes To Shreds. He contrasts sensationalism with real world concerns and hints at returning to normal work routines.
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