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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1990
Page
3
The piece traces decades of political and economic debate over ethanol from grain. It notes subsidies totaling over $100 million, calls for cleaner gasoline with ethanol in nine cities as a first step, and argues viability requires profitable, legislated support rather than ongoing public subsidies.
The Reno County commissioners tried to change county employee medical benefits in secret, violating state open meetings law. After swift backlash and a court threat from the county attorney, they rescinded the action and reapproved publicly. Officials are warned to avoid secret meetings and keep decisions in public view.
ART SEYLER of 1012 N Cedar says splitting the Department of Public Safety would cost 35000 pounds, while eliminating the DPS director and two police cars would save money. He questions city expansion, noting his neighborhood saw four cars at a call when two would suffice and urging no extensive remodeling.
The piece reflects on National Cancer Survivors Day and the author’s personal experiences with a cured breast cancer patient. It discusses the concept of cure versus remission, the emotional impact of official prognosis, and the importance of early detection and optimism in battling cancer. It cites a 90 percent survival rate for early stage breast cancer and urges seeking medical care without fear.
Kris Knowles recounts covering Miss USA Carole Gist's southeast Kansas visit for the Chanute Tribune. He satirizes pageant promoters, publicity machines, and overbearing tour managers while noting Gist's modest presence amid a glare of corporate hype and odd PR antics.
Noel Douglas argues Ottawa has many ready to build parcels near Ottawa Country Club, priced like a decade ago, and stresses promoting Ottawa’s ideal location to spur growth without tax breaks. He urges keeping politics out and welcoming developers to build around golf courses for a thriving community.
A former recycling director recalls leading seven adults as Captain Recycle in Pon Angeles Washington. He describes collecting aluminum glass and paper for resale, using a city trash compactor truck, hauling glass to Seattle, and selling to scrap dealers. He urges easier Earthteam access and questions why glass must be colored separated.
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