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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1993
Page
3
Editorial reflects on mortality from personal and planetary angles. It notes human awe before asteroid Toutatis approaching Earth, frames it as a wakeup about fragility, and urges cooperation to avoid self destruction. The piece contrasts religious solace with secular concern for the planet’s future.
Guest Opinion laments traffic gridlock in Lawrence as the city commission rejects a targeted fix at University Drive and Iowa, hindering $1.2 million in funding and delaying meaningful improvements. The piece notes repeated staff proposals scaled back by residents and critics, urging comprehensive traffic analysis over piecemeal changes.
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A column recalls Jan Burik’s lost car key, a retired journalist, and editor Dick Buzbee leaving The Hutchinson News. The piece muses on editorials as opinion driven dialogue, the politics of writing, and the durability of authorship and accountability.
Matt M. Matthews argues Ottawa City Commission fails to act on economic growth. He calls for revitalizing downtown, promoting tourism, and marketing Ottawa’s unique charm amid a new mall threat. He cites past plans and quotes Commissioner Gillette urging action.
A reader comments on Joyce Hitchs Observation Post calendar showing a farm scene, comparing the tree and fences to Franklin County commissioners voting on zoning. The letter urges a public vote, cautions against bureaucratic expansion, cites high taxes and joblessness, and hopes officials tighten belts in 1993. Cecil Frieden signs off from Highway K6.
A Kentucky state trooper rushed off his lunch break to help a driver after a minor crash on Highway 59 near Buildex. He checked everyone, helped secure the party’s cake loss, then bought a replacement birthday cake for the traveler’s young daughter. The writer praises the trooper’s kindness and dedication.
A worker returning home late finds no affordable fast meals available in Ottawa, lamenting lack of late hours food options. The speaker also criticizes a local article about the FmHA building another project, expressing frustration with town amenities and spending.
A reader criticizes housing aid fairness and taxation while praising the Ottawa Fire Department for an apartment fire response. They call on the city commission to improve TCI compliance and invite residents to share thoughts by calling 242 4700 during specified hours.
A reader praises the December 24 issue for the feature The Madonna of Humility and also commends Jim Hitch's editorial John's testimony, expressing appreciation for both the picture and the writing.
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