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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1989
Page
1
An Ottawa City Commission debate warns that the city’s reputation hinges on a single, clear stance on economic development. It urges quick adoption of a public policy on tax abatements and a united sell to prospects, noting a growing industry asking questions with no answers yet.
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The Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices effective April 1 1989 in Ottawa and surrounding areas by carrier and mail. Rates include one month five dollars five dollars twenty six seventy five for six months and fifty one twenty five for a year by carrier. others vary by route and region.
The Last Farmer by Howard Kohn chronicles Fredrick Kohn a third generation Michigan farmer who refused land sales, practiced rotation and charity, rejected subsidies, and sold his 120 acre farm as generations moved on. The book reflects rural America’s sadness and land’s enduring pull, with the Ottawa Library placing it on order.
The two leaders Speaker Jim Braden and Minority Leader Marvin Barkis faced scrutiny for a wrangle over restoring 441000 for Kansas State University after an accounting error. A GOP coalition and Democratic support shaped a tense session heightening Barkis's influence and risking two party control.
A reflective piece on the social strain of riding in automatic elevators. It notes the mute, cramped space, the silent tension as strangers share a car, the awkward small talk attempts, and the urge for light conversation ice breakers to ease the claustrophobic ordeal.
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