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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1989
Page
1
The Franklin County United Way launched its drive aiming at a 75000 goal, a modest rise from the prior year. Donors from corporate and individual sectors are urged to increase gifts, with fair share giving defined as pledging one hour’s pay per month. Any amount helps those in need, and options exist for reduced contributions.
The Institute for Public Policy and Business Research at the University of Kansas predicts Franklin County will fall slightly in population during the 1980s but rise 4.7 percent over 30 years to 21,981 in 1990 with only 143 more by 2000 and 1,026 by 2020.
Richard Jackson of Eckan thanks the City Commission for starting condemnation proceedings on unsafe buildings. He notes eyesores harm health and safety for children and urges prompt action and funding to eradicate them as a priority.
A list of contact addresses and phone numbers for President George Bush at the White House, Senators Bob Dole Nancy Kassebaum and state officials Jim Allen and Bettie Shumway in Washington D C and Topeka Kansas, with street addresses and office telephone lines.
The Ottawa Herald lists staff including Jim R. Hitch Terry Ostmeyer and Jim Hornbeck with editor publisher and advertising director roles. It provides 1989 subscription rates for Ottawa area motor route and mail delivery across Franklin County and adjacent counties with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options.
Ottawa Middle School students in a current events class watched part of a White House drug message delivered by President Bush and discussed its points. They agreed on opposing drug use, while critics argued the speech ignores tobacco and alcohol abuse and could affect perceptions of enforcement.
Kansas bankers press legislature to ease state charter limits amid federal rules allowing out of state banks to own thrift affiliates. The dispute centers on branch banking, federal charters, and competition with nationwide giants, with veteran reformer Bob Stark recalling past efforts and urging action to balance farm finance and rural growth.
In Chicago's Criminal Courts Building three drug courts handle about 1,500 cases weekly. Public defenders and private lawyers describe volume as overwhelming, with little room for rehabilitation as dealers remain the real problem. Police note repeated arrests show limited impact and argue against legalization due to tax and price effects.
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