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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1994
Page
3
A quirky feature lists five dinosaur lengths compared to modern vehicles and animals. Triceratops equals three Mustangs, Stegosaurus equals thirteen lime stretches, Diplodocus equals three stretch limos, Tyrannosaurus equals extra long stretch lime, Apatosaurus equals five Toyota Camrys, noting Apatosaurus was once called Brontosaurus.
Reader praises Highway Patrol and Franklin County sheriff for their work, commends The Herald staff including Diane Yeamans for Out and About, and notes a March 3 Ottawa Herald weather forecast error on page 2. The letter ends with an editor’s note about an unresolved problem.
A broad diatribe questions job interview fairness and Brady weapon limits, urging accountable applicants and employers. It argues many seek work, laments no-shows, and urges self presentation improvements before reapplying. It closes with community forum prompts and scheduling constraints.
Chamber and Ottawa Franklin County Economic Development officials emphasize ongoing efforts to attract jobs. Behind the scenes, 17 industrial prospects reviewed Franklin County since 1992, with interest in space 15 000 to 70 000 square feet. Privacy remains key to keep competition and land prices in check.
A letter thanks parents, teachers, and many local businesses for helping with prizes, games, food, and event operations. It lists sponsors from Pizza Hut to Wal-Mart and Town and Country, apologizes for omissions, and notes the carnival was well received even if some could not attend.
A Democratic observer recalls a hostile, unfounded attack by Joan Wagnon on Jim Slattery at a Topeka Washington Day celebration breakfast. The writer defends Slattery as a strong Head Start supporter and fiscally prudent, arguing Wagnon misrepresents his health care stance and voting record. The piece endorses Slattery for Kansas governor.
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