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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1989
Page
1
Chrysler chairman Lee Iacocca warns TV executives to curb objectionable programming or risk advertiser pullouts. He notes Chrysler spends over 250 million annually on ads and says advertisers should not be forced to police content. He urges sponsors to press for self restraint rather than government censorship.
A House Ethics Committee review starts after a complaint against Republican whip Newt Gingrich over outside income and gifts. The piece notes past disclosures by Gingrich and other Hill figures amid a wave of sex, drugs, and investigations, questioning public outrage and civics awareness.
A family drives east from Ottawa avoiding interstates, exploring rural Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin scenery. They stop at Hotel Manning in Keosauqua, visit Amana Colonies near Cedar Rapids, attend a daughter's wedding in Burlington, and note local industry. The journey highlights slow travel, small towns named the same, and reflections as miles accumulate.
In Lincoln County Unified School District 298 voters rejected a 2.475 million bond to replace a 68 year old junior senior high school while Olathe in Johnson County approved a 40.45 million bond for a third high school three new elementary schools and site purchases As suburbs surge Lincoln’s vote reflects rural tax caution and long local debate while Olathe’s show of confidence mirrors rapid suburban growth and expansion in the Kansas City metro area The piece contrasts rural and suburban approaches to education funding and the underlying question of what kind of life to offer future generations.
A reader argues for baseball leaders to dress like mature professionals rather than team uniforms. He cites Don Zimmer and others, contrasts with Connie Mack and Burt Shoiton, and urges executives to wear suits, fedoras, and polished shoes to project dignity and inspire fans.
Ottawa Herald details subscription and delivery prices effective April 1 1989. Local carrier one month five dollars, three months fourteen dollars, six months twenty six seventy five, annual fifty one twenty five. Motor route monthly five twenty five, three months fourteen fifty, six months twenty eight, annual fifty three fifty. Franklin County and nearby monthly five twenty five, three months fifteen twenty five, six months twenty nine fifty, annual fifty six seventy five. All other areas by mail monthly six twenty five, three months eighteen seventy five, six months thirty six, annual sixty nine fifty.
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