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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1989
Page
1
The text argues against a steep gasoline tax to fix the budget, noting a one cent tax would supposedly raise a billion dollars while a 27 dollar per gallon hike could theatrically erase a 2.7 trillion debt. It questions lawmakers reliance on fuel taxes as a revenue tool and warns of the impractical math.
A Kansas lawmaker backed a seven cent gasoline tax to fund an eight year highway program while observers warn that national energy control rests with OPEC. A Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association spokesman calls the market hostage to OPEC, noting U S wells average 14 barrels daily versus thousands abroad and predicting rising gasoline prices beyond political influence.
Ottawa Herald publishes newspaper details and subscription pricing effective April 1 1989 for Ottawa and surrounding areas. Rates include carrier and motor route options with monthly and annual terms for Franklin County and adjacent counties by mail. Contact information lists staff roles and office management details.
Ottawa High School Cytones deliver a polished hour and 45 minutes of entertainment in their 21st annual spring concert. Seniors led performances that impressed audiences of 250, with director Dale Fox noting growth from August to May. The group has earned state recognition and praise from elected officials for their positive attitude and community impact. Members for 1988 89 include Angie Bradley Christy Homer Katherine Sampson Marci Stevanus Joe Brentano Jeff Curry Aaron Harshaw Ryan Lynch Debra Havener Rachelle Luther Jennifer Martin Lee Anne McElfresh Sylvy Wilson Jerrod Fredricks Mike Kiefer Chris Tipton Vance Vogeler Brian Dean. New ushers from next year helped at the reception.
In a May 3 briefing Secretary Lauro Cavazos presented a mixed review of U S public school performance. He noted stagnant student achievement, high per pupil spending, and lagging SAT scores while highlighting bright spots in several states and ongoing efforts like teacher competency tests. The piece contrasts the 1983 A Nation at Risk findings with today’s outlook, underscoring persistent challenges despite substantial funding.
In Cambridge Harvard figures J K Galbraith Lester Thurow and Benjamin Friedman debate taxes debt and growth saying the nation borrows to fund expansion. They predict 1992 marks a turning point as Europe rises while the US faces a widening rich poor gap and a weak manufacturing base.
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