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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1987
Page
1
The article notes Governor Hayden backing the death penalty and an introduced bill in the Kansas House. Critics warn against harsh social cuts and state killing, while an alternative 30 year sentence for premeditated murder is discussed, with reference to past governor Carlin and political caution over vetoes.
In a stagnant economy the real foe is pessimism, not conditions. Ottawa Chamber banquet featured Rep. Jack Beauchamp filling in for absent Secretary Sam Brownback as he echoed Churchill's "Don't quit" urging locals to pursue optimism and opportunities, despite hardships.
The piece warns Kansas lawmakers push a fast, dollars-first economic development approach that risks turning government into a vehicle for business. It cites tax breaks and giveaways, calls for long term planning, and urges social purpose and moral commitments to improve life, not rapid, unchecked deals.
In a letter from readers city taxpayers object to a planned corner parking lot at 5th and Hickory. They call it a shell game amid job losses and rising taxes, urging attendance at the 7 p.m. Tuesday meeting and noting state moves toward pre school education services.
A reader letter complains about DPS officers driving with red lights off at K-68 and Main Street near a former restaurant, arguing the intersection visibility is blocked and that caution signs and the Kansas Driving Handbook advise slow, careful driving. The writer vows extra caution to avoid collisions with DPS or other vehicles.
A reader letter contests The Ottawa Herald's characterization of Southwestern College's Stewart Gymnasium as dilapidated, arguing the term misstates the facility's condition and demanding an apology to Southwestern and Ottawa citizens. The letter is joined by a second view urging early childhood education standards and state oversight in Kansas public schools.
A reader laments horizontal snows and wind on the high plains, questions street plowing, mail and newspaper delivery, and the social quirks of snow days. The piece muses on weather, snow blowers, milk runs, and the oddities of winter life as Punxsutawney Phil nears his shadow.
Secretary of Labor Bill Brock faced White House criticism after suggesting that plant closing rules should be negotiated rather than forced. A task force he chaired recommended a $900 million federal effort to aid displaced workers, with early counseling and retraining to prevent long-term unemployment and decline in earnings.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates effective July 1 1986 for Ottawa surrounding area Franklin County and adjacent counties and all other areas by mail. Local rates include one month four dollars and yearly forty dollars with various three and six month options. Out of state subscribers pay 5.5 percent sales tax.
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