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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1999
Page
2
A retired public service TV spot on littering is recalled as a stark reminder of disrespect. Franklin County reports reveal tire piles, a dryer, chairs, and a washer dumped on rural roads. a farmer captured a dumping violator's license plate and urged strict enforcement with a $500 fine and possible jail time.
The Federal Information Center’s Y2K hotline in the Appalachian region fields concerns about clocks and appliances as 2000 nears. From Jan 7 to June 30 the 888 USA 4 Y2K line logged 134,439 calls answering daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering reassurance that household devices are unlikely to fail at midnight.
Editorials by guest writers offer diverse viewpoints for readers. Views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald or its editors.
AP editorials note a Vermont dam water release for Al Gore’s Connecticut River photo-op. Officials say a nuisance for the vice president could alarm Secret Service while Vermont officials accuse policy of selective releases.
Charley Reese argues that without knowledge of history and informed study Americans risk indoctrination by the establishment. He warns that mind control via grants, media, and universities can shape beliefs, urging individuals to educate themselves and resist passive acceptance.
Reader Dale E. Anderson of Garnett argues the 1998 Prairie Spirit Rail Trail wastes funds and harms private property rights. He cites a KDWP loss of 33,131.85 and minimal local economic gains, calls for abandoning the project, and criticizes House bill 2532 and rail-trail advocates while urging reclamation of reversionary property under KSA 66-525.
Readers may submit hand signed letters with the author address and telephone number. Send to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or via email to letters at Ottawa Herald dot com. Submissions should not exceed 500 words.
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