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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1990
Page
3
Editorial notes that gasoline use has fallen since 1978 despite more vehicles on the road due to higher average mileage. It highlights 42 percent efficiency gain since 1978 and suggests further improvements, including proper tire inflation saving millions of gallons daily, urging practical actions beyond price complaints.
A guest editorial argues hawkish White House advisers pressure President Bush for pre emptive action in Iraq to capitalize on poll highs. It warns of high political and military costs and urges diplomatic options, noting readers can contact the White House at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC 20500 or call 1 202 456 1414 with opinions.
The piece weighs Middle East stakes in Iraq and oil against American lives. It questions immediate goals a shift toward removal of Saddam Hussein versus long term oil interests, urging clear aims and patience as Iraqi politics evolve. A cautious, urgent view on involvement.
In a playful note, the writer reveals his wife is expecting a baby next spring, amid references to a recent full moon and Dean Martin’s amore. The piece notes that both parents are 35, the pregnancy is partly confirmed by a home test, and colleagues have learned of the planned arrival at Ransom Memorial Hospital.
A columnist blends views on Desert Shield heat and water use with jokes about Pentagon budget tricks. He riffs on gas prices marching in sync, a free market mystery, and compares Washington life with everyday chores like buying bananas. He notes price contrasts across four stores, and pokes fun at officials and policy.
Associated Press analysis notes that President Bush's Maine vacation images on a boat and golf cart feed opposition claims of overexposure and mixed signals. Analysts fear the visuals undermine credibility during the Gulf crisis while supporters argue the president balances leisure with crisis leadership.
Letters criticize Pat Buchanan for urging less environmental regulation and exploration bans. The writer argues America faced oil dependence since the 1980s, cites Congress and automakers delaying mileage standards, and questions political courage versus environmental groups while defending troopers and national security.
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