Ottawa area's economic rebound under OFCED drive
Thompson and Lou Atherton led OFCED efforts that revived Ottawa Franklin County's economy after major plant closures and Walmart delay. Replacements like Lester Builders and Heartland China followed, bringing jobs, new housing, and retail growth as the county stabilizes toward sustained expansion.
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Ottawa-Franklin County
Bendix- King
Parmelee
Mid-America Aerospace
Wal-Mart
Franklin County
Thompson
Lou Atherton
Ottawa Area
Ottawa
Atherton
Jen Thompson
It's Your Quarter notes on race, justice, and local issues
A reader laments racial tensions and a white jury verdict, questions in court fairness, and cites OJ Simpson acquittal. They urge attention to job vacancies, traffic safety, and high local taxes. The letter criticizes sewer rates under levelized billing and invites community input via the forum phone line.
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Los Angeles
Johnnie Cochran
OJ Simpson verdict shows system of justice still strong
A columnist argues the verdict confirms America's justice system remains sound with checks and balances. It discusses high legal standards, the Founding Fathers' caution toward tyranny, and the need to protect individuals even amid rising crime and public pressure.
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Congress
America
First Class Service Attitude Shaped By Airline Encounter
In Amarillo, Terri Bond, American Airlines supervisor, provided what the writer calls first class service through a friendly attitude and practical help at the ticket counter. The piece argues service quality is about mindset and action, offering three tips to improve customer relations and loyalty across business fronts. Don Taylor, co author of Up Against the Wal Marts, signs off from the column.
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Philadelphia
Terri Bond
American Airlines
Ms. Bond
Don Taylor
Wal-Marts
P.O. Box
Amarillo
Texas
Buying American and the living wage debate
A reader commends an editorial on buying American and argues the public’s preference for cheap imports harms living standards. The letter links low wages, offshoring, and welfare costs to consumer choices and urges paying a premium for domestic goods to preserve jobs and quality.
West Ottawa housing families seek descendants and memories
Virgilio Thompson of West Covina California requests contact with descendants of residents from 112 W. 9th St. and 217 W. St. in Ottawa since 1920s. Names Bramitt and Ames at the first location and Hayden at the second, plus the given name Babette. Respond through the newspaper or to Thompson at 1839 Walnut Creek Court West Covina CA 91791 or 818 331 7843.
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Ottawa
W. 9Th St
Bramitt & Ames
W. St. St
Hayden
Babette
Virgil T. Thompson
Walnut Crk
West Covina
Calif
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