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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1997
Page
2
A Kansas harvest report lauds farmers as essential to society while noting bumper yields of 40 to 60 bushels per acre locally and up to 100 in Anderson County. The piece honors family farmers facing high costs, weather risks, and corporate pressures, praising their role in a bountiful land and their deserved rewards.
List of contact details for President Bill Clinton and U S senators Pat Robarts and Sam Brownback, plus state and local offices in Topeka and Overland Park with phone numbers and addresses for comments and outreach.
A Wisconsin writer recalls a neighbor’s murder in Central Park West and contrasts city crime with rural safety. She reflects on fear, parenthood, and the sense that danger can intrude on any street, urging vigilance as sirens echo through a late night.
A critical essay argues boxing and high profile athletes reflect a broader trend of infantile conduct in America. It links Tyson Holyfield biting to headlines and recent sports scandals, likening grown men to arrested five year olds and urging adults to model mature restraint.
Dorothy Matthews of 1203 S Main argues the Fifth and Main middle school building is a heritage landmark. She notes bills, TV coverage, and wind resilience while urging renovation for community use and preserving the Brick Peacock dedication and William Howe mural before any demolition.
Max Atteberry writes that landowners along the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail should avoid suing federal and state agencies, arguing prolonged litigation drains time and money. He cites an 11-year Indiana rail-trail case and warns that groups with tax money can stall defendants, urging continued public advocacy instead of court actions.
A sophomore at Ottawa High School replies to Farold Hoover regarding gang activity claims. The writer notes few weapons incidents and suggests Mr Mavity’s move to Oxford may reflect seeking a smaller town and more one on one teaching. Readers are reminded submissions must be signed with address and phone number.
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