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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1990
Page
3
A U.S. pediatric academy warns excessive TV watching harms children, noting two year olds average 25 hours weekly and may reach seven years of TV by age 70. While not all TV is evil, overuse risks shaping thoughts and behavior and replacing real life with a manufactured fantasy.
Commentary argues government growth drives higher taxes as laws multiply and enforcement lags. It notes Nebraska’s unicameral 1937 reform, compares bicameral Kansas and U.S. Congress, and urges city county consolidation to curb spending and prevent tax increases.
Guest opinion notes American universities lack courage to honor the U.S. insurance industry yet cites Iowa State University where 16 of 31 fraternity houses abandoned "Animal House" key parties due to unaffordable liability insurance amid drug abuse issues. Gene Budig’s attention to campus drug abuse is mentioned.
A citizen letter argues for reinstating founding values and an immediate overhaul of the esoteric government. It warns of a shrinking middle class, rising discontent, and a looming revolution. The author calls for stopping foreign aid and recalls alleged treason and amnesia in past court proceedings.
Readers and editors discuss policy on unsigned letters. The note urges signings with a telephone number and writer’s address for verification, while indicating no direct validation will be performed.
A veteran Washington observer calls John Poindexter a steadfast captain as the Iran Contra affair lingers. The piece notes Poindexter’s five felony counts, Reagan’s muted testimony, and Walsh’s continuing probe targeting North McFarland Abrams Gregg and possibly Reagan himself, with impeachment urged for missed accountability.
Lists current contact addresses and phone numbers for President George Bush at the White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500 Senator Bob Dole 141 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 Senator Nancy Kassebaum 304 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 Rep Bob Whittaker 2436 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 State Senator Jim Allen Room 1285 State House Topeka 66612 296 7361 State Representative Bette Sue Shumway 281W Statehouse Topeka 66612 296 7699
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