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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1989
Page
1
The piece critiques a proposed 30 percent exclusion on capital gains for two years and inflation indexing, arguing it would only yield short-term gains while encouraging risky investment. It warns the policy would backfire after about five years as savings shift back to conventional forms, and says only two legitimate ways exist to raise revenue.
The GAO study shows only about 20 percent of basketball scholarship players graduate. The piece argues Congress should require federally funded colleges to report athletic graduation rates aligned with overall student outcomes.
A reader cites a city condemning article and urges immediate action on the old North American Hotel. The writer recalls requests to tear down or renovate, notes it remains a dangerous eyesore, and questions downtown pride as the town’s anniversary nears, urging a prompt solution.
Subscriptions listed for Ottawa and surrounding areas by carrier motor route and mail. Rates include one month three months six months and one year with distinct prices for Franklin County adjacent counties and all other areas.
A brisk look at The Old Farmer's Almanac and The Farmers' Almanac compares their quirks and crusades. It notes TOFA's calls to end the penny and dollar bill, a proposed Columbus Dollar, and Weatherbee's predictably quirky meteorology, while stressing no one keeps score.
A critical column argues against legalizing betting on professional football and lotteries. It questions state and church involvement, warns of crime, and suggests gambling distorts the game for money. The piece imagines presidential betting pools and condemns government promotion of wagering.
Washington reports that the Americans with Disabilities Act faces close scrutiny before House action. The sweeping civil rights measure aims to prohibit discrimination, remove barriers in transportation and public venues, and ensure accessible telephone service, with concerns about definitions and costs.
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