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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1989
Page
1
Across the country people die for lack of organ donors while accidents claim lives. A simple, noble act is to decide to donate organs on the death wish form, keeping family from bearing the painful choice. An anatomical gift helps save others.
A Maryland motorcycle cop warns teens about alcohol related crashes at school events. He notes football season and graduation time are peak periods for teen deaths. In Johnson County and Miami County events, deputies corroborate alcohol involvement in most local fatalities this year.
In a playful letter from Vera and Velma Link’s children Iris Dean Morton and Loren Shaw, the authors recall strict, old fashioned parenting. They describe rules on meals, curfews, chores, dating, and honesty, noting these limits shaped them into responsible, education minded adults. They express deep pride and love for their parents and families.
Ottawa Herald lists 1989 subscription prices for delivery in Ottawa and surrounding area by carrier, major route and mail. Rates include one month and longer terms, with distinct charges for Franklin County adjacent counties and all other areas.
A man reflects on how adults still chase sport as a personal identity. He details golf and bowling experiences, noting equipment matters, league trials, and a fluctuating bowling average from 155 to 144 after three weeks, concluding with a sub insertion.
Ex state lawmaker Ed Rideau and local property owners spent hours before the State Board of Tax Appeals criticizing CLT’s Chanute commercial property valuations. County officials defended their methods while warning broader tax impacts could raise rates for homeowners if commercial values drop. R.O. Wicker warned homeowners would pay the bill, and the chair urged appeals by all sides as CLT remained the focal point of controversy.
The piece argues that blaming teachers or schools for America’s education problems is misguided. It attributes poor outcomes to factors beyond classrooms, noting high dropout rates and a belief in a struggling underclass, while praising higher education and urging recognition of children’s varied potentials.
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