Ottawa Editorial Supports Franklin Building Purchase Policy Shift
The editorial argues for purchasing the former Franklin Savings headquarters at First and Hickory to replace City Hall renovations for ADA compliance. It claims the Franklin building, possibly cheaper than upgrading the current hall, offers growth potential, with options like a public library or renting space. It notes accompanying parking, furniture, and warehouse for sale, and urges proactive infrastructure expansion to prepare Ottawa for future growth.
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Hickory
City Hall
Franklin
City of
Ottawa
Jim Hitch
No Kidding Karl A Van Asselt on Trophy Insurance
Karl A. Van Asselt examines insurance values for five famous sports trophies. Stanley Cup insured at 75000 dollars, World Cup 200000, Borg-Warner Indy 500 trophy 1000000, Ryder Cup 50000, Davis Cup 150000. Recent Olympic gold medals valued at 195 dollars each.
It's Your Quarter residents debate local issues
A reader forum letter laments school honor rolls delays and expands on local tax, personal freedom, and community concerns. The writer questions spending, campaign priorities, and parental expectations while urging civic engagement, noting a call-in schedule for messages.
Farewell note to Mack with White House jabs and jokes
A informal letter styled farewell from a president to Mack, joking about politics, staff changes, and future roles. It mentions Leon Panetta as chief of staff, Hillary Clinton, Newt Gingrich, and others, with light digs at budget fights and Whitewater. It ends noting a legal defense fund.
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Mack
White House
Capitol Hill
Hillary
Washington Post
Chelsea
Air Force One
Teddy
Fayetteville
Vietnam
Leon Panetta
Congress
Connie Chung
Newt Gingrich
Whitewater
Stone Mountain
Newt
Leon
Rick
Arkansas
Dole
Alan Simpson
Pennsylvania
Harlan Spinder
Janet Reno
America
FBI
Remembering America s Revolutionary Heritage and Rights
A persuasive piece linking the Declaration of Independence to the Second Amendment, arguing that natural rights precede government, that government exists to protect liberty, and that people have the right and duty to overthrow abusive rule. It emphasizes individual armed rights and warns against disarming the populace, urging readers to recall revolutionary principles.
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Imp Cor
Thoughts on ORC youth baseball coaching ethics
A reflective piece argues coaching styles vary and parental hours shape skills. It notes maturity gaps, fair motivation, and that coaches are volunteers not employees. It explains that better players may be asked to do more and that ORC rules govern playing time. It ends urging parents to coach their child’s team next season.
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ORC
Rec
Rec. Dept
Allied forces advance in Italy Belorussia and Saipan
In Italy near Cacina South African tanks seize Acquaviva and Montepulciano while British forces seize Castiglion del Lago. Soviet troops retake Bobruysk and press toward Minsk in Belorussia. In the central Pacific U.S. Army units push Japanese forces back in Death Valley on Saipan.
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Cacina
Italy
Acquaviva
Montepulciano
Castiglion del Lago
Bobruysk
Minsk
Belorussia
Central Pacific
Death Valley
Saipan
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