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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1992
Page
3
The nation has rebounded in recycling glass, now about 31 percent of containers recycled, ahead of the EPA 1992 goal. The shift cut jobs tied to waste creation but may foster jobs in waste prevention, with used glass repurposed into products like glassphalt and other materials.
A guest editorials section note explains that these opinions are offered to present a variety of views and do not necessarily reflect The Herald's stance. Readers are reminded that the opinions belong to the contributors and may differ from the newspaper's official position.
The Kansas ethics quiz questions whether state officials should bypass training hours for hunter safety permits. It cites the governor's daughter and acting chief of staff, quotes lawmakers downplaying the issue, and urges full compliance with licenses and mandatory classes for all taxpayers.
Letters to the editor should be signed and include the writer address. Unsigned letters will not be published. A telephone number should be enclosed to speed verification.
The columnist outlines changes to It's Your Quarter urging shorter calls under 30 seconds, faster editorial condensation, and less repetition. Editors will trim lengthy remarks and publish on a weekly cycle to keep opinions fresh, balanced, and constructive while preserving context and accountability.
The piece argues for higher federal and state taxes on liquor and tobacco to reduce costs from alcohol abuse and smoking. It cites studies and international examples, notes potential $30 billion annual in the U.S. and a drop in smoking in Canada, and urges using tax revenue for health education and care while criticizing anti-tax stances as self defeating.
A compiled list of government leaders with mailing addresses and telephone numbers. Includes President George Bush The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500 Gov Joan Finney Topeka KS 66612 Sen Hob Dole 141 Hart Sen Bldg Washington DC 20510 Sen Nancy Kassebaum 304 Russell Sen Bldg Washington DC 20510 Rep Dick Nichols 1605 Longworth Bldg Washington DC 20515 State Rep George Teagarden Room 514 S Statehouse Topeka KS 66612 State Sen Dave Webb 18601 Nall Stilwell KS 66085 State Rep Walker Hendrix 446 N Statehouse Topeka KS 66612.
A reader praises firefighters and volunteer responders for their hard work and training. They defend Ottawa Library grounds from overplanting complaints and oppose using tax money to fund extra police presence in parks, cemeteries, and golf course lots.
A reader urges closer monitoring of teachers and questions salary equity with administrators. They defend good teachers, seek removal of ineffective staff, and praise It's Your Quarter while proposing shade for a park, keeping City Park intact, and improving an overhead light. Call 242-4700 to share thoughts between specified hours.
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