Open Quiet on Ottawa DPS Firings and Public Trust
City debates ongoing DPS turmoil after Tuesday firings of Detective Tony DeLaTorre and fire truck driver Warren McGill. The public seeks basic confirmation of staff changes, transparency about personnel actions, and a clear plan, citing Salina's public briefings as a model for communicating progress and rebuilding trust.
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Nce
Department of Public Safety
Tony DeLaTorre
Warren McGill
Ottawa
DeLaTorre
McGill
Salina
Letters To The Editor On Route 50 History
A Berkeley readers group seeks memories and documents on Route 50. They request stories, maps, letters, journals, and public records from communities along the route, including recollections before cars and early roadway development. Send materials to P O Box 5037 Elmwood Station Berkeley California 04705.
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Elmwood Station
Berkeley
Calif
Carol Talpers
Ottawa Herald publisher and rates listing 1989
Ottawa Herald staff and rates notice lists editor publisher R Hitch and department heads, followed by subscription prices effective July 1, 1989. Rates cover Ottawa area by carrier, major route, Franklin County and ascent counties by mail, and all other areas with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly options.
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Ottawa
Surseinding
Franklin County
Ascent
A Sound Goal for Education Advocates Autonomy Over Funds
A 30 year critique of U S public education cites reforms in two reports. Proposals favor school autonomy with parent choice and state funded vouchers, reducing reliance on property taxes, while preserving federal support for poorer areas. Strong principals and tailored programs boosted East Harlem junior high results.
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Washington
United States
John W. Alexander
University of Wisconsin
Center For Educational Innovation
New York City
Alexander
Church and State
John Chubb
Sey
Mour Fliegel
Chubb
Brookings Institution
Fliegel
East Harlem
The property tax mess explained by Kent Steward
A Kansas property tax primer argues reappraisal was driven by legal risk and inequities. It details class disparities between utilities and homes, explains the constitutional amendment, and notes factors behind large increases while urging careful reform and cautious relief.
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Kent Steward Hays
Kansas
A Case for the Perfect Shower in a Home
The author extols a good shower as the house’s core pleasure and argues a shower deserves a dedicated, well built space. It should be rectangular or square, 48 by 36 inches or similar, tile to the ceiling, and separate from a bathtub. Emphasizes a secure door, built in soap storage, and adjustable high water pressure with varied temperatures.
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Gifford
Brian
Seattle
Dallas
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Peg Armstrong
Wayne Snow
Jean Rossman
James Kilpatrick
Mike Hayden
Andy Rooney
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