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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1991

Page

4

Editorial Reflections On Pearl Harbor 50th Anniversary

Jim Hitch examines how Pearl Harbor’s memory shapes American attitudes, noting generations born after 1941 experience the event through film and history. He contrasts wartime unity with today’s economic and geopolitical tensions, urging healing while acknowledging enduring wounds.

Pearl Harbor Pearl U.S Japan Jim Hitch

Seized in Drug Bust DARESparkles in Sheriff SUV Parade

An editorial praises Reno County Sheriff Department's new jet black 1983 Pontiac known as the DAREmobile with big Seized in Drug Bust lettering. It touts anti drug efforts, DARE program in schools and the vehicle's public debut in Hutchinson Christmas parade to rally citizen support and deter drug use.

Reno County Sheriff Department Hutchinson Hutchinson News

Readers urged to sign letters with address and phone

Letters to the editor are encouraged and must be signed with the writer’s address. An enclosed telephone number is requested to speed verification. unsigned letters will not be published.

Commentary on season, media, and public life

A reflective column complaining about overkill in NFL reviews, economic doom stories, and sensational crime coverage. It advocates letting games proceed, avoiding hype, while praising NBC for future programming and a brave Wisconsin teen who alerted police about his parents’ drug abuse.

Middle East NFL Willie Smith CNN Menomonee Falls Wis

Death of Richard Speck Reopens Debate on Death Penalty

The article recalls Richard Speck’s 1966 eight‑nurses murders in Chicago and his death from natural causes after decades on death row. It analyzes 1970s Supreme Court rulings that halted and later revived capital punishment, noting the unequal application and ongoing appeals. The piece argues the system remains entangled and controversial.

Richard Speck Chicago Speck Supreme Court America Earth Manson Sirhan Sirhan

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