Editorial on bumper sticker words audits
Francisco proposes a bill to ban seven FCC taboo words on bumper stickers by limiting print size. The Senate committee approved the measure, but the editorial questions constitutionality and argues crude expression poses a greater threat to free speech than regulation.
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Francisco
Federal Communications Commission
Senate Transportation Committee
Senate
Jim Hitchon
James Francisco
D-Mulvane
Regulators Clash Over GAAP Rules Threatening Thrift Sector
An opinion piece critiques the Office of Thrift Supervision for clamping down on well run thrifts, pushing GAAP-like standards, and forcing large loss reserves. It cites arbitration hurdles, costly process demands, and a hostile regulatory climate as factors driving instability and potential federal takeovers.
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Office of Thrift Supervision
OTS
Resolution Trust Corp
National Thrift & Mortgage News
Franklin Savings Association
Letters to the editor for publication guidelines
The note urges readers to submit signed letters with the writer's address and warns that unsigned letters will not be published. It requests a telephone number for expedited verification.
Ottawa growth under attack over clinic expansion proposed
Commentary discusses Dr. John Jones and a $2 million mental health complex planned for West 19th, funded by a $58,000 clinic fund and a $300,000 lease-purchase with Kansas State Bank. Zoning denials, county hearings, and resident worries about a sewage lagoon frame a clash over Ottawa’s economic development. The piece notes a second growth path via a regional outreach facility by Neosho County Community College and hints at political maneuvering in Topeka.
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Ottawa
John Jones
West 19Th
Jones
Kansas State Bank
Heartland Homes
Osage City
Lincoln Township
Franklin County Commission
South Ash
Franklin County
Neosho County Community College
Topeka
Rooney and CBS Clash Over First Amendment Clash
A contentious letter to The Advocate and public outcry followed Andy Rooney’s remarks about genetics and race. CBS suspended Rooney for 90 days, denying his alleged quotes while defending free speech and criticizing calls to censor journalism. The piece condemns CBS leadership and defends Rooney as a critic of societal orthodoxy.
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CBS News
Dan Rather
Peggy Noonan
Dan
CBS
Andy Rooney
Rooney
Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
the Advocate
Chris Bull
David Burke
Andy
Bull
New York
David Dinkins
Ben Hooks
Burke
Gay Alliance
Walter Cronkite
Brother Hooks
NCAAP
Mike Wallace
60 Minutes
Jefferson
Mr. Burke
Mayor Dinkins
Hooks
Milton
Jimmy
Crown Family Studios Responds To Ottawa Portrait Concerns
Crown Family Studios Inc of Des Moines defends its Ottawa portrait program. Director Joe Holmberg says the cash card offer includes three 8 by 10 color portraits with limits, a $9.99 packaging fee, and a three week post-portraits review, with on-site company reps for order issues.
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Herald
Ottawa
Crown Family Studios
Joe Holmberg
Crown Family Studios Inc
Des Moines
Iowa
Ottawa asks voters to approve 3.389 million bond issue
Ottawa district patrons will vote in late April on a 3.389 million bond plan to add classroom space a gymnasium and stage locker rooms wrestling rooms elevator for the handicapped and other features. The Herald will run an education series in April and will forward reader questions to school officials for publication.
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Ottawa
Herald
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