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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1990
Page
3
Editorial argues the USPS is neither pure government nor private and should not compete with newspapers. It notes plans to target six million small businesses with direct mail campaigns, claiming shifts from ads in newspapers, TV, and radio. Critics say direct mail often ends in the trash.
A letter from a local resident criticizes wandering outside firms that hawk booklets and such coupons in Ottawa. The writer notes promises made over the phone are not honored when customers arrive, cites Portrait company as an example, and urges action by asking readers to share experiences to curb such practices.
A list of contact information for political representatives, including President George Hush at The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC 20500. Senators Bob Dole and Nancy Kassebaum with Washington DC offices and phone numbers, Rep. Dob Whitaker, and state officials Jun Alon and Dette Suc Shumway with Topeka addresses and phone contacts.
KU coach Roy Williams provided complimentary tickets to a 16 year old whose father died. Marilyn Maye wowed 250 Ottawans at the Municipal Auditorium, with ticket prices debated but praised for quality. The new auditorium director Dick Smith promises price cuts and more sales next season after addressing price concerns.
A critical column argues the Cartagena drug summit shows U S failures in treatment and prevention. It notes long waits for public treatment, costly private centers, and a US hunger for drugs fueling demand, with Mexico absent from talks and synthetic drugs rising as cocaine production declines.
A columnist laments booming car stereo culture led by “Boom Box on Wheels.” Officials note California pioneered laws to curb noise addicts with escalating fines, while dealers brag of 120 decibel systems. Some owners dismiss penalties after investing thousands. Authorities seek tougher restraint to deter eardrum vandals.
AP analysis notes a decade of U S policy, about 4 billion in aid, and roughly 70 000 deaths amid right wing squads. Bush seeks 375 million for the year starting Oct 1, while a Jesuit murders trial tests the government. Dodd proposes leverage over FMLN to shape rebel behavior.
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