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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1993
Page
3
Franklin County residents accuse a grader operator of neglect as he was seen driving a truck during sunny spells. County commissioner Russ Savage investigated and confirmed the driver was absent from grading duties. Residents demand action while officials urge patience amid vast territory and prior promises of road improvement.
A humorous guest editorial questions who benefits from Kansas Turnpike Authority tolls. It argues that turnpike officials attend international meetings with spouses and that tolls act as a quasi-tax, funding travel and duties while appealing to readers to consider who pays the price.
A reader responds to the Emporia Gazette critique of the Kansas State Board of Agriculture. The letter defends the 1872 structure that gives grassroots input while centralizing laws rules and budgets with the legislature. It urges dialogue over court-driven changes and notes state rights implications for other agencies.
The paper invites reader letters for publication. Signed letters with writer addresses are required, and unsigned submissions will not be published. A telephone number should be enclosed to expedite verification.
A Kansas congressman argues farmers deserve tax relief from the proposed broad based energy tax. He cites a Kansas State University study showing annual farmer losses and higher per acre costs, urges full exemption for farm production fuels, halves the inland waterway tax increase, and pushes broader spending cuts to avoid higher taxes.
Mike Royko profiles Freddie the Freeloader, a sought after Big Wallys Tavern dog who wandered in, never bit Regulars, and escorted drunken patrons home. Freddie saved Old Jake during a brutal blizzard, earning near statue status in the hearts of the patrons. Evelyn and Wally recall Freddie’s brave, loyal deeds and his gentle big town heroism.
A speaker at a county gathering condemns Clinton as evil and a liar, claiming democracy allows free speech. The comment predicts judgment on the county and questions the faith of county commissioners amid tense political discourse.
A community note urges Kansas county commissioners to reconsider schedules and morale as road and bridge workers may quit. The letter criticizes part time hiring and praises local baseball coaches in Ottawa's Bambino League, inviting readers to share thoughts by calling 242 4700 during specified hours.
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