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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1989
Page
1
The piece argues against tax loopholes as unfair, citing IRS data on high earners avoiding taxes. It warns that capital gains loopholes widen inequity and calls for a tax system with no deductions, proposing a flat or graduated tax only if deductions are removed. It emphasizes citizen demand to achieve fairness.
A South Hutchinson minister claims school witch pictures violate law and urges a Christmas Nativity display. The ACLU disputes witchcraft as a religion and notes Halloween roots, noting its mix of religious associations and public traditions. The piece ends with Santa Claus imagined sweating over the controversy.
The Ottawa Herald lists delivery and mailing rates effective July 1 1989 for Ottawa and surrounding areas by carrier by motor route and by mail in Franklin and adjacent counties and other areas, with monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual options and prices.
The piece argues the Bakker case reflects wider societal flaws. It contrasts the heavy sentence for a white collar crime with consumerist culture and credit dependence. It cites scripture, notes hypocrisy in judging wealth theft, and urges humility rather than gloating at justice.
A reader laments overwhelming unsolicited catalogs and junk mail. He notes a threat-like last catalog warning and asks for a law mandating removal requests with fines. He urges clear labeling of bank letters as sales pitches and resents nonessential mail flooding his mailbox.
In October reflections on Ottawa’s 125th celebration praise the 125th Celebration Committee and workers Deborah Barker Diane Yeamans Ken Hamm Jonnie Ulrey Charlene Lister Dorothy Nichols Lil Lantis Sherri Maule for two years of effort. Community members who attended shared pride and enjoyment from the Great Ottawa Reunion.
Herald Book Review endorses John Irving as a master of inspirational fiction in A Prayer for Owen Meany. The novel traces Johnny and Owen through loss guilt forgiveness and faith with Owen's bold words and precognition linking God and man. The narrative blends past and present as a minister finds renewed faith culminating in a prayerful hope.
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