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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1989
Page
1
Margaret Hutchins, 76, aims to reenter the workforce by learning a new trade while repairing books and checking books in. An optimistic Herald editor notes slim chances as she persists amid crowded classes and high school space constraints.
Ottawa city commissioners approved a 1.5 million dollar industrial revenue bond issue to Laich Industries to renovate and move into the former Commodore Homes building in Industrial Park. The special session followed mortgage finalizations and bond counsel work, with travel costs for the National League of Cities meeting in Atlanta discussed for several commissioners.
Former HUD Secretary Samuel R. Pierce told a House subcommittee he would invoke the Fifth Amendment and refuse to answer questions about scandals at the agency during his eight years. He said the panel prejudged him and cited inadequate time to prepare. Lawmakers criticized his decision to skip voluntary testimony.
Ottawa High School faces a turnover of students avoiding recommended college preparatory classes. Principal Gary Mavity cites PDQS survey results showing over half of graduates plan four-year college, yet many skip required courses and perceive inequity. District to seek North Central Accreditation standards. A new Ottawa Educational Assistance Center grant funds services for 16 to 26 year olds.
A PRIDE survey of nearly 400,000 students in 38 states finds weekly cocaine use among sixth graders. 233 of 29,116 sixth-graders reported weekly or daily use. High school use declines, with 4.6 percent of 223,036 juniors and seniors reporting cocaine use this year, and overall youth drug and alcohol use shows mixed trends.
The White House endorsed a Senate compromise to boost funding for the war on drugs by 900 million dollars. President Bush officials said details remain to be finalized but the plan aligns with administration aims. Byrd called it a good first step toward expanding anti drug efforts.
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