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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1989
Page
1
Jerome Namias of Scripps Institution of Oceanography argues long range forecasting thrives on abnormal weather. He notes weather is always abnormal and each anomaly often spawns another, framing the season as typical despite unusual conditions.
Left Kansas revenue and environment agencies say windfall tax cuts and higher water, gasoline and sales taxes plus vehicle registration hikes shift burden. A $100k earner adds 548.37 yearly. $50k loses 44.62. $30k gains 30.38. $20k gains 19.91 to 10.46 depending on use. Why?
A Berkeley professor analyzed Feb 21 22 Supreme Court opinions and found an average of one simply per opinion and 2.5 simplys per case. Justice Blackmun used it eight times in one opinion, earning the "simply prize" for February, with O'Connor leading early and several others close behind.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices effective April 1 1989 for delivery by carrier and mail in Franklin County adjacent counties and all other areas. Rates include monthly three month six month and annual options with differences by delivery method and location.
Ken Moran, an exchange student from Ireland at Ottawa High School, is profiled as a standout athlete and student. He contrasts Ireland’s rigid college entrance with the U S system, plans to attend Ottawa University for a year, staying with host family the Fowlers who offer continued lodging and support for his studies and athletics. Moran notes less pressure here, aims to study in Ottawa and may transfer if courted by other schools.
An amateur woodworker argues one size fits all chairs fail to fit humans and shares personal trials with a green leather chair. He compares chair fit to shoe size, notes adjustments scarce once glued, and highlights car seats as better adjustable models.
A reader urges May as National Older American Month and National Nursing Home Week. Through 4-H contacts, the writer highlights visiting elderly Americans who often have no one. The plea is to reach out, share time, and give of oneself to honor grandparents and all seniors.
After years waiting, a backyard garden cost the author over $100 with fencing, fertilizer, seeds, and plants. Despite efforts with chemicals, foil plates, tin cans, and a rubber snake, only seven radishes were harvested and they tasted terrible, highlighting the rise of gardening expenses.
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