Ottawa leaders seek swift policy to attract industry
A meeting at City Hall drew officials from the city, Franklin County, Ottawa schools, the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, and Ottawa University to discuss how far tax abatements and other concessions should go to lure industry. The group agreed growth requires active local action and urged clear, understandable guidelines for prospects. The Kansas Department of Commerce has attracted 12 new industries so far this year, with plans to hire 4,520 workers, including a Pillsburg aluminum wheel plant and a Garnett window company, among others in Oswego and Columbus.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Chamber of Commerce
Ottawa-Franklin County Economic Development
Ottawa University
Kansas Department of Commerce
Pillsburg
Garnett
Oswego
Columbus
Hays High Student Council President Voices Board Debate
A letter from Hays High School Student Council president criticizes the school board overallowing six students to participate in graduation ceremonies despite yearlong absences and failures. The writer argues the board acted under pressure and questions who financed reprinting of programs.
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Board of Education
U.S.C
Hays
Hays High School
Ottawa
Beijing Duck and the Name Game in News Reader Hearts
A reader muses on Beijing versus Peking and the spelling of Chinese leaders. The column riffs on Deng Xiaoping, Tiananmen coverage, Rick Pitino starting anew at Kentucky, Dexter Manley’s illiteracy, Oklahoma State, and John McEnroe’s French Open back issue.
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Margie
Beijing
Peking
Deng Xiaoping
Deng
Mr. Xiaoping
John McEnroe
Look Out Ottawa World Here They Come Graduates
Ottawa graduates of all ages faced a world on the horizon with challenges and opportunities. U.S. Congressman Jim Slattery urged perseverance at Ottawa High School while seniors funded $1,000 for campus expansion. At Ottawa University William Keucher pressed values and gratitude for parental sacrifices. Ottawa Middle School eighth graders promoted with high honors and strong records, a signal that new talent will carry the community forward.
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Ottawa
U.S
Jim Slattery
Kansas
Ottawa High School
Winston Churchill
Slattery
OHS
Jacinda Bronaugh
Jason Haworth
John Gollier
Ottawa University
William F. Keucher
Keucher
Grads
Ottawa Middle School
Ottawa School
Don Duncan
OMS
Duncan
Gossip columnists spread unverified Oprah rumor
A veteran journalist recalls a Chicago Sun Times gossip item falsely linking Oprah Winfrey to a lover and a hairdresser. He questions sensational storytelling, cites his own fed rumor, and urges verification before publishing. He notes the columnist’s admission of printing an unverified rumor and warns readers to distrust gossip without proof.
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Oprah Winfrey
Chicago Sun- Times
Tme
Lake Shore Drive
Oprah
Steadman Graham
Ottawa High salutes salutatorian omission in 1989 class
Letters to the editor from John and Annie Drake of Ottawa Rural Fire District 3 protest that Ottawa High did not announce a salutatorian for the class of 1989 after three girls were named valedictorian. They commend Dale Ream without personal acquaintance and urge recognition of four years of academic merit.
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Ottawa
Dale Ream
Dale
John and
Annie Drake
RFD
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates Effective April 1989
Ottawa Herald lists delivery and mail rates for local carrier and mail subscriptions in Franklin County and surrounding areas. Rates cover one month, three months, six months, and one year, with separate pricing for major routes and all other areas.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
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Terry Ostmeyer
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Dim R. Hitch
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