Ottawa Ohio visit contrasts with Ottawa Kansas legend
A writer narrates a back road trip from Ottawa Ill to Ottawa Oh highlighting local sites. Insights include Putnam County Sentinel editor Dennis Beidle and Chamber president Guy Kersh, major employers Phillips plastics and Louisiana Pacific, a two day library sale, and the riverfront town’s manicured lawns and 1833 land sale. The author notes clean streets and Mayberry-like charm before continuing east toward New Castle Pa.
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Phillips
Louisiana-Pacific Manufac
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Canada
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Wapakoneta
Missouri Territory
Kansas
Andy Griffin
Mayberry
Congress Debates Pay Raise Tied to End of Honorariums
The text argues Congress should vote a pay increase only after abolishing honorariums. It notes Foley’s stance on banning honoraria and suggests a phased or immediate raise once the practice ends. The piece urges honesty, warning that 51 percent support is not sufficient for a reasonable raise.
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Tom Foley
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Foley
Cockburn
Chinese People's Army
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Foley Offers Cross‑Aisle Leadership In House
From Other Editors notes that Tom Foley, though a Democrat, can bridge gaps and win bipartisan support. He succeeds Jim Wright, whose money and arrogance undermined loyalty. Foley earns praise for encouraging full debate and workable compromises, signaling a less partisan House culture.
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Jim Wright
Texas
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Parsons Sun
Cockburned Reasoning on China and Mass Media
A reader critiques Alexander Cockburns column on China and the Western press. He contrasts Cockburns defense of socialist media with his own doubts about the governments response and the deadly crackdown on protesters.
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Colmnt
Wall Street Journal
Cockburn
China
Cuba
Ottawa Herald subscription rates listed for 1989
The Ottawa Herald publishes new subscription prices effective April 1 1989 for Ottawa and surrounding areas by carrier or motor route and for Franklin County adjacent counties and all other areas by mail. Rates shown include monthly three month six month and yearly options.
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Franklin County
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