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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1990
Page
3
The Department of Education annual scorecard highlights lingering declines in college entrance tests and high school diplomas. Kansas reports a dropout rate near 20 percent, marking the bleakest figure, while critics urge a firm policy to ensure reading and writing mastery before advancing students.
Guest opinion cites convicted HUD aide Gilliam alleging politics and connections dominated the department during the Reagan years. He describes accepting $100,000 in bribes and steering contracts, illustrating how influence money corrupted HUD operations and the domestic political machine he worked within.
The Central Heights School District extends sincere gratitude to Ransom Memorial Hospital and its staff for outstanding aid during a April 26 school disaster. The letter praises prior training, the emergency plan, hospital procedures, staff competence, clear communication with parents and officials, and compassionate care for the injured and their families.
Rep Bettis Sue Shumway, address 281W Statehouse Topeka Kansas 66612, phone 296 7699, provides vitae and contact details for official duties.
In Ottawa Kansas a reader laments The Herald’s unsigned personals policy while the editor defends signature verification to avoid libel risks. The exchange notes readers’ frustrations, pricing, and the tension between private messages and public print.
A writer describes imagining bombing Iran after the hostages’ plight. He confronts anger toward Iran and its people, questions government actions, and suggests a controversial plan to reward the released hostages with $125 million each once all are freed.
Greg Sackovich recounts Jonas Salk, savior of polio, now pursuing AIDS cure. The piece notes his legacy of giving the polio vaccine to the public, the 1961 Sabin replacement debate, and ongoing criticism of his research path as he tests AIDS vaccines in monkeys.
A KC reader writes an open letter to Frank White praising his dignity, dedication, and seven gold gloves, arguing the Royals front office could not replace him with a player of equal class. The writer commends White for hometown loyalty and his example to youth, while criticizing mismanagement in sports kultur.
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