Editorials Call NEA Moves Against TV Ads in Schools
Editors praise the National Education Association for backing a resolution to end commercial advertising in classrooms. The proposal targets Whittle Communications Channel One amid concerns over teen market-driven TV news in schools. Ottawa district plans Channel One use this fall. teachers call media actions unacceptable and repugnant. Newspapers as teaching tools should be institutionally controlled to keep motives pure.
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National Education Association
NEA
Whittle Communications
Channel One
Ottawa
Ottawa High School
Ottawa Middle School
Guest Opinion Editorials Offer Reader Variety of Views
Guest editorials present a range of perspectives for readers, reflecting diverse viewpoints while not necessarily representing The Herald's official stance. The column invites interpretation and engagement on current topics.
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Herald
Urban revival urges rise of new federal city aid
The article notes a brief surge of federal city aid after riots in Los Angeles following the verdict in the Rodney King beating case. It highlights a $1.1 billion emergency package with a $500 million focus on summer jobs for 360,000 inner city youths, while criticizing the plan as insufficient and lacking long term vision. It contrasts Bush era indecision with Johnson's wartime poverty stance, urging a comprehensive urban revival.
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Los Angeles
Rodnty” King
Bush
Congress
House
Senate
Lyndon Johnson
Welcome back Doctor Corder in Ottawa
A reader praises Doctor Corder for his patient care and bedside manner, noting his dedication since practice began in Ottawa. The letter expresses relief at his return and suggests more doctors like him would keep residents from traveling for care.
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Doctor Corder
Ottawa
Nine Month Break Shows In My Golf Round Comeback
A writer reflects on a return to golf after nine months, detailing a frustrating round. Triple bogeys on multiple holes, a pond mishap, and a pull-filled day produce a 249 on a par 35 nine holes, with plans to return sooner than nine months.
Abortion Debate: Life, Law and Moral Limits
A reader denounces abortion as a false solution to social ills and compares legalized abortion to tyranny. The letter argues to address AIDS, hunger, homelessness, and addiction without killing the unborn, criticizes Roe v. Wade legacies, and praises crisis pregnancy centers and pro life aid groups.
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Hitler
Germany
Roe v. Wade
Light House
Birthright
Editorial on abortion and compromise in politics
Areader reflects on national issues and the role of compromise. The piece argues that excessive partisanship risks disaster, calls for civility among leaders, and critiques city governance including water rates cable quality industrial park profits and local taxes.
Ottawa community voices rift over services and park life
Letters express frustration with local officials and accessibility to surveys, praise fire and police departments, and celebrate city band volunteers in Ottawa. Readers urge better restroom planning, park pet etiquette, and participation in public dialogue through the It’s Your Quarter segment calling hours.
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Brent Wheeler
Ottawa
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