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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1989
Page
1
The piece argues against legalizing illicit drugs, warning that legalization would create a new class of Americans, raise medical costs, increase traffic and domestic violence, and burden unemployment and welfare systems. It contends drug abuse harms others and that current legal drugs already cause enough pain.
Democrats accuse Gov. Hayden of taking credit for the 2.65 billion highway program while noting taxpayers will bear the cost of new signs. KDOT says 50 signs were made in house and the price remains undisclosed, with costs to be deducted from the program total. More signs expected as projects proceed.
The Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details and staff roles for Ottawa Kansas and surrounding areas. Subscription prices effective July 1 1989 show monthly three month six month and annual rates by carrier motor route and mail with regional variations.
The Missouri Repertory Theatre staged Alan Ayckbourn? Absent Friends at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium. Six friends, their past, and a tea party trigger farce with sharp character quirks. The two hour comedy delivers sustained laughs though audience turnout was modest.
A critical view of the 1990s war on drugs argues that thousands will attend an outdoor Poplar Creek show in Hoffman Estates while many use marijuana and perhaps other drugs. The piece contends police cannot arrest everyone, citing logistical limits and a de facto decriminalization by public demand and authorities.
Warren Keene from 1541 S Oak writes about a space probe near Neptune, the vast distance, and asks how high is up. He ties the moment to faith, noting the Bible’s mysteries are understandable, God’s all mighty power, and that a child’s prayer for an electric train matters.
Ottawan readers extend thanks to John Mark Lambertson for the time and effort spent gathering town facts. The note expresses appreciation for the interesting information supplied about Ottawa and acknowledges the dedication behind it.
A detailed critique of Cynthia Freeman Hercs The Last Princess focuses on Lily and Harry’s marriage, parental disapproval, economic strain, and Harry Kohle’s writing success. Readers witness love tested by society and hardship, with Lily’s resilience and Hasry’s travels to Israel shaping the emotional arc. The piece notes parallels to Free mans other bestsellers and ends with hopeful foreshadowing.
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