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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1993
Page
3
Paola faces a renewal push as brick fronts replace metal facades from twenty five years ago. Downtown shops seek to attract shoppers amid a rural economy in decline, with 25 percent of buildings lacking plans and a quarter already renovated or underway.
Excerpts from Kansas editorials discuss Lawrence tax strains and pressure for growth through broader tax bases. They contrast local hostility to new facilities with calls for a more welcoming stance and revenue via expansion. The Topeka paper questions anti gay rights measures and state limits on local ordinances.
A World Features Syndicate piece titled No Kidding lists famous figures and their numerous children born out of wedlock. It cites Paul Revere, Charlemagne, President John Tyler, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and Charles Dickens, with counts ranging from 10 to 18.
In a Spring Hill 20 year reunion, classmates recall shifts from Watergate to Reaganomics, with hay rides and moments of flashbulb memory. Ed and Rita Anderson now back local life in Richmond, while others like Diane Pritchard balance cross-border ties. The piece notes ties to Ottawa and a WWII era naval gun given to the city.
A heartfelt reminiscence honors a father who valued family, hard work, kindness, and faith. The writer recalls his silent strength, two wars, and a life of discipline while emphasizing the enduring message to be kind. He notes his mother’s greater sense of loss and ends with a Norwegian toast for togetherness in heaven.
In Salina and across Kansas, critics urge voters to override local school boards to expand budget authority, arguing schools waste money on frivolities. The piece traces evolving needs from 1950s basics to modern demands for math, foreign languages, computers, writing, and vocational education, with smaller classes and trained teachers.
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