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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1990
Page
1
The piece notes Jim Slattery of Kansas's Second District wavers on his political future. It recalls his earlier flirtation with a gubernatorial bid, his decision to stay out, and Carlin's ongoing fundraising while hinting Slattery may reassess a run in May.
Editors invoke Ike on the dangers of excessive military spending and the military industrial complex as the Pentagon seeks to seize millions of acres of public and private land. Kansas Fort Riley expansion and other planned acquisitions burden landowners taxpayers and the environment. Congress and the public should heed Ike's caution.
Lance corporal Warren Havenor writes home from Camp Pendleton after parachute training at Fort Benning. He describes a three week course with ground, tower, and jump weeks, including PLFs, SLT, and jumps from C 130 or C 141. He explains static line deployment, four second chute opening, reserve by hand, and a $50,000 risk note. He returns to Pendleton grateful and asks family questions about the jump.
Editor notes and a student author present a charged call to eradicate pornography. The piece cites researchers and clergy arguing pornography harms men and society, detailing alleged effects from addiction to aggression and desensitization, and urging action by parents, churches, and schools.
The Herald Book Review highlights Sounding as a richly told sea tale by Hank Searls. It follows a 59 year old bull sperm whale and a stranded Russian submarine in layered plots. The narrative blends scientific observation with emotion as the whale ponders mankind and seeks contact before his time ends.
Delores Brecheisen of Ottawa thanks city workers and residents for festive displays along Main Street and in residential areas. She lauds Victorian architecture lit with thousands of lights, cites nativity scenes and crosses, and urges funding for a luminaria display at Kanza Park.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details and postal info with editors and staff. rates shown for delivery by carrier motor route and mail across Franklin County adjacent counties and all other areas, updated July 1 1989.
A reader provides contact details for President George Bush The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500 Senator Hob Dole Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 phone 202 224 6521 Senator Nancy Kassebaum Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 phone 202 224 4774 Rep Bob Whittaker Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 phone 202 225 3911 State Senator Jim Allen Statehouse Topeka 66612 phone 296 7361 State Representative Bettie Sue Shumway Statehouse Topeka 66612 phone 256 7699
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