Quote on sensationalism in journalism by Addison Archer
A 1897 remark calling sensationalism a powerful tool for newspapers. It frames sensational writing as a test of true journalism and notes its appeal to both good and bad in humanity.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 2006
Page
2
A 1897 remark calling sensationalism a powerful tool for newspapers. It frames sensational writing as a test of true journalism and notes its appeal to both good and bad in humanity.
A Topeka gentlemen's club named Lollipops closed after nine months despite a $1 million build out and ample music and food. Owners blamed Topeka residents' frugality, noting locals prefer staying home or avoiding nightlife, contrasting with Daytona Beach, Florida. The club is for sale, amid a broader Midwest thrift ethos.
A compendium of political figures with office addresses in Washington and Topeka. Names include President George Bush and Senators Roberts Brownback and others, plus representatives Sebelius Apple Schmidt Holland Feuerborn Humerickhouse Otto with office numbers and email links.
Tom Beaver asserts that Attorney General Phill Kline committed criminal acts by invading Wyandotte tribal land to raid the Wyandotte Nation casino. The letter argues state officials wasted tax dollars, harmed Kansas businesses, and forced citizens onto welfare rolls, urging Kline to resign.
Former Midwest Internet Services managers recount being asked to fix a failing business by owner Del Fast while not owning or directing the company. They credit reassurances of turnaround but say resources were inadequate, alarms about likely outages were ignored, and staff kept silent to keep their jobs as hundreds suffered ongoing service issues.
Brian and Tammy Rome respond to allegations about Midwest Internet Services work ethics and military service. They announce acquiring all Web hosting accounts, affirm ongoing hosting and design services, seek first-floor space, plan high speed wireless for Franklin County, and pursue investors to launch within six weeks of funding.
The newspaper invites letters under 400 words to the Readers Forum and requires the writer's name address and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. Only one letter per reader per month is allowed. Form letters poems consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed.
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