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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1992
Page
3
Poors and engineers exposed a storm warning alert system that enhances Topeka and Kansas City alerts for dangerous weather. The Wednesday fax-based notice aims to notify citizens promptly though critics say timing and area specificity need improvement. Kansas City viewers report timely alerts, while Oklahoma now has stronger protection.
An opinion piece argues parental love shapes child outcomes, linking denial of nurturing to psychopathic traits. It criticizes sexual promiscuity, media promotion, and calls for policies encouraging stable families and limited sex education.
MILAN LAMBERTSON argues for population control measures amid rising world totals. He asserts many oppose anti-life views while calling for permanent sterilization options for women and vasectomies for men to prevent unwanted children.
A narrator and friend discuss a shabby minivan with missing hubcaps and a crease, arguing its worn look earns respect in a society. They observe luxury cars, the social pecking order, and pride in dented, foul-smelling vehicles amid Lake Shore Drive traffic. The exchange ends with a taunt about car maintenance and a cousinly farewell.
Letters ask for volunteers to monitor and teach in the Science Academy after school program for fourth and fifth graders in Ottawa public schools. About 100 applied, but only 25 spots available. organizers aim to expand access with support from the Ottawa Public Education Trust and KU aerospace department providing rooms and instruction.
Gary Maxwell of 3154 Nebraska Road accuses Franklin County officials of mismanaging funds for a road project on Nebraska Road south of K-68. He warns taxpayers about a stated hospital stance and claims commissioners did not act on Harrison Township zoning petitions against a junkyard due to potential money influence.
Local zoning rules restrict nonagricultural uses in county areas. The letter from L A Witham Jr. argues grandfathered businesses cannot expand, cannot be rebuilt after major destruction, and farm sales will be limited to agricultural use, lowering property values.
Citizens applaud yard pride and four boys who wrote a bold letter to the editor on baseball. They commend the writers for courage to say no to jocks and question if the school board will stand with parents. Lory Wastmund is praised for protecting Franklin County residents amid ongoing waiting issues.
Readers debate zoning policy, reelection of Leroy Wasmund, and a sales tax for the hospital noting the county hospital receives little county support. A letter questions TV interruption costs for emergency alerts and invites further community dialogue at 242-4700.
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