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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1989
Page
1
A Dodge City writer laments youth problems amid hot weather headlines. The letter compares modern kids to wild birds who depend on others for food and recalls a 1950 incident of an adult upset that youths would mow lawns for a dollar an hour.
Congressional Democrats favor a new wage floor of 4.55 dollars an hour while President Bush seeks 4.25 dollars and a six month training wage at 3.35. The vetoed measure was passed earlier, leaving the issue mired in political maneuvering rather than a national fix.
The piece classifies housework performers into five types. Category 1 fixes alone and efficiently. Category 2 is helpless. Category 3 are good helpers. Category 4 always needs help and seeks recognition. Category 5 bystanders complain but never act. It notes gender isn’t decisive and reflects on self-identification with traits of Category 1 and 4.
The Herald’s sports editor laments current controversies in sports and society. He contrasts pro and college sports with broader realities including politics, law, and social issues while noting personal resilience in the sports world and a club golf tournament facing a top seed.
A critique of Betty Wells Cox's article in the AP Managing Editors journal argues baby boomers ignore news, urges editors to focus on public affairs, clear analysis, and useful information rather than entertainment. It cites declining daily readership and warns that newspapers risk betraying the public by chasing fluff over essential coverage.
Simi Valley writer recounts sudden facial paralysis and personal theories on Bell's palsy while noting medical views credit a virus or nerve damage. He recalls family cases, stresses newspaper life, and reflects on aging, stress, and acceptance amid uncertain recovery.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for delivery effective July 1 1989 including per month rates for local carriers and mail options for surrounding counties. The notice details various pricing tiers and durations for one month three months six months and one year subscriptions.
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