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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1990

Page

4

Editorial Praise Court Ruling on Student Prayer Access

The Supreme Court ruling allows student prayer groups to meet on school property as an extracurricular activity, aligning with the Equal Access Act of 1984. It defends access without introducing prayer into classrooms, while noting ongoing debate over church state separation and differing beliefs in the nation.

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Costly secret at Lowe draws defense budget scrutiny

Guest opinion questions a $36.1 million 1988 DoD outlay at Lowe in Finney County. The Pentagon cites an Air Force contract with Control Data Corp, which sources deny, while local firms report no knowledge of such work. The piece probes possible stealth projects and pork barrel spending.

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Unsigned letters to editor discouraged by policy

Editor notes unsigned letters may be published only if signed with a name and address or withheld. The policy urges readers to provide a telephone number for verification and discourages publication of unsigned contributions to maintain accountability and authenticity.

The Night Plowing and Peanut Butter Reflections

A narrator recalls night plowing by a farmer near Chicago and the clash with a subdivision noise ban. He also roasts peanut butter favorites and misinforms about Carver, noting a St. Louis doctor popularized peanut butter as a health food a century ago.

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Renaming rural roads a waste of taxpayer funds

Dorothy Martin of Ottawa RFD 2 argues against renaming county rural roads in Franklin County. She urges simple signage for Sand Creek Road segments and opposes naming streets after presidents or states. She cites costs to residents from mail rerouting and asks Ken Davidson to consider county commissioner candidacy.

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Bettie Sue Shumway Seeks Re election in 14th District

In a June Herald interview Bettie Sue Shumway announces her bid for re election, defending past votes and criticizing her opponent. She touts involvement with Neosho County Community College and Ottawa University while arguing for local tax relief and responsive constituent service. She cites KPERS retirement details and past farming and military service as context for her candidacy.

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