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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1989
Page
1
An editorial argues teens ignore news whether in newspapers or TV. It cites during a year with an earthquake shuttle flight and Gorbachev visit, finding 38 percent noticed national or world events. The piece urges teaching current events with the same emphasis as history to boost engagement.
Ottawa High hosted a daylong seminar titled Grassroots Political Involvement for thirty invited history and government students. Eighteen attended with presentations by Vern Chesbro state GOP leader H William Myer Franklin County Democratic Chair Jim Allen Ottawa Republican Robert A Anderson oil lobbyist Kris ty Armstrong Scott Dole volunteer chairman for Sen Bob Dole and teacher Frank Garvin. The event followed Kansas Legislature adjournment and aimed to engage the student body in civic life.
A narrator recalls the autumn visit to Fort Madison penitentiary in Burlington Iowa. He describes Cellhouse 17 death row, the old gallows, and the dreary atmosphere, noting how the tour changed his view on crime and freedom. He reflects on the lasting impact of the prison experience on himself and on youth outreach programs.
The piece highlights May as Older Americans Month and Older Kansans Month, noting Kansas has about half a million residents aged 60 or older. It urges recognizing the elderly as a valuable community resource, promoting volunteering, continued work, and addressing their needs while reflecting on studies showing older people often report higher life satisfaction and lower anxiety about death.
The mailbag features Sally White of Vancouver criticizing phrasing, Clint McCarty from Orlando praising a review, and Deb Robertson of the American Library Association requesting coverage during National Library Week. Other letters discuss two dollar bills, National Weeks, a 4 hour delivery rule proposal, Sister Mary Rose Christy’s Peru trip, charity auction requests, famous names tied to fundraisers, stamp requests, and reflections on writing about Islam.
In Ottawa and towns statewide, Kansans hear lawmakers explain delays and unresolved issues. Senator Jim Allen notes three weeks left as Republicans warn of major tasks ahead. By March 27, leaders admit time running out, yet promise progress by April 8. The public watches a shift from service to campaign framing.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices effective April 1 1989. Carrier delivery Ottawa area one month five dollars. three months fourteen dollars. six months twenty six seventy five. one year fifty one twenty five. Motor route one month five twenty five. three months fourteen fifty. six months twenty eight. one year fifty three fifty. Franklin and adjacent counties by mail one month five twenty five. three months fifteen thirty. six months twenty nine fifty. one year fifty six seventy five. All other areas by mail one month six twenty five. three months eighteen seventy five. six months thirty six. one year sixty nine fifty.
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