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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1995
Page
3
A letter questions the impact of federally funded teen sex prevention grants over four million dollars and argues that laws do not deter crime or illegitimacy. The writer cites Donna Shalala and Nancy Reagan as examples and urges societal change, including reducing media that glamorizes illicit sex, while acknowledging no single solution will fully solve these issues.
The article critiques a Health and Human Services plan led by Donna Shalala, detailing $4.2 million for 15 programs aimed at reducing teen pregnancy and sex among minors. It questions shifting moral standards, welfare links, and the role of parents and media in shaping youth behavior.
A community forum invites input on budget concerns and government downsizing as it contrasts local issues such as teen homicide with yard maintenance. The Libertarians advocate sane solutions, noting a lack of billionaire backing, and provide a contact number for participation.
A letter by Laurie Shuck on Sept 14 critiques watershed voting and offers a six year, neighbor driven push for the Appanoose Eight Mile Creek district. The effort gathered about 190 signatures, published petitions in Osage Chronicle Ottawa Herald and Lawrence Journal World, held public meetings, distributed flyers, and argued the district would reduce flooding and erosion while funding via a water resource tax. The group notes the election was for two mills, not four, and affirms legal polling at a central location.
The notice urges letters to be signed with writer addresses for publication and includes a telephony number for verification. It states unsigned letters will not be published and asks contributors to provide a contact number for confirmation.
The Grand O Opry at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium, led by Dale and Mary Reese, features family style country entertainment with local talent. Attendance is low for a venue that hosts weekly shows, and residents are urged to support the arts by attending more events at the auditorium.
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