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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1992
Page
3
The city began issuing notices to 47 property owners about demolishing or repairing dilapidated structures after a nuisance abatement ordinance. Two responses have accepted city tear downs, others plan repairs, and chamber officials urge ongoing efforts to keep Ottawa attractive for industry and business.
Lawrence Journal World notes concerns over how cafe workers reuse the same cloth or sponge to wipe both tables and seat surfaces. Patrons increasingly protect utensils and food by avoiding contact with surfaces. The piece urges official inspections or mandatory changes if operators fail to act.
A reader reflects on recycling at K-68 and I-35, noting how a year’s worth of aluminum cans fill two sacks while tin cans, plastic jugs, and glass require more space. He favors plastic over glass, regrets bottle deposits, and urges habit formation despite occasional forgetfulness.
The column mocks Ross Perot, pairing a golden cheeked warbler with Perot as a cowbird figure. It links his Texas land dealings to nesting warblers, notes a rushed land clearing, cites legal and environmental clashes, and ends with a quip that Perot is a cowbird in disguise. It blends humor, politics, and regional tone.
A letter writer argues public service carries heavy responsibility and that educated voters voice opinions, while many Ottawa workers fear employer reprisals and emphasize anonymity. He cites Franklin County road conditions, calling for more blacktop roads and faster paving of John Brown Highway, noting complaints often meet only superficial fixes.
Readers vent about potholes and water drainage on gravel roads, slow installation of new road signs, electricity rate fairness, and the need for school discipline. They argue for accountability, safer roads, and stronger teacher authority, inviting further comments in the It’s Your Quarter program with contact details.
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