Editorial Calls Private Blocks Over Congress TV Safety
The piece urges private industry to develop parental blocking tech for TV shows rather than a congressional mandate for chips in all new sets. It criticizes networks for fearing ad losses and argues networks should improve programming quality instead of seeking government solutions. Jim H Itchie, ABC, is cited as a major networks figure.
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CBS
NBC
Fox
Congress
Jim Hitchie
ABC
Open meetings law under fire from Kansas groups
Kansas groups push to redefine a majority of a quorum claiming flexibility while critics say it undermines open access. The Kansas Legislature has refined the act, but municipal and county leagues seek broader latitude, risking public scrutiny on government actions.
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Kansas
League of Kansas Municipalities
Kansas Association of Counties
League
Parsons Sun
Look at the whole picture to solve interrelated crises
The author argues that crime, education, immigration, welfare, environment, trade policy, monetary policy and technology are interconnected. They critique NAFTA, enterprise zones, and government ties to big business while urging Americans to address root causes and demand a government that serves its people, not multinational profits.
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U.S
Mexico
NAFTA
Warren Christopher
Harry Wu
China
O J Simpson trial impact on American justice
A Kansas columnist argues the Simpson case tests equal justice under law. He warns acquittal could erode public confidence, spur backlash against safeguards, and shift focus to wealth and TV influence while praising light shed on family violence as a potential positive outcome.
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Smith
Kansas
Phelps
Emporia
Fred
Judiciary Committee
Building Permits Reflect Local Fees and Activity
The editor notes readers’ interest in town events and explains that building permits show fees paid and construction activity around the community. The column defends publishing permit data as a public record that informs residents about local development.
Its Your Quarter public forum on city work
The notice invites participation in a city public record forum titled Its Your Quarter thanking Ottawa University for hosting Bible school events for children from First Baptist First Methodist and Sacred Heart for three days. Call 242 4700 between 8 pm and 6 am Monday through Thursday and noon Saturday through 11 am Monday. No calls Friday nights.
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Ottawa University
First Baptist
First Methodist
Sacred Heart
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