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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1990
Page
3
An editorial argues that despite abundant news, Americans under 30 are less informed about world and national events, except sports and abortion issues. It warns that uninformed citizens vote less and face political corruption, higher taxes, and loss of freedom unless youth are encouraged to tune back in.
The Washington Post prints a guest editorial arguing that Bush’s no new taxes pledge was flawed and that deficit reduction will require both tax increases and spending cuts. It notes Republicans and Democrats should provide political cover while pursuing orderly entitlement reform and budget process reform to lower the deficit promptly.
A list provides mailing addresses and phone numbers for President George Bush and Senators Bob Dole Nancy Kassebaum and Representatives Bob Whittaker Jim Allen and Bettie Shumway with their Washington and Topeka offices and telephone lines for citizen inquiries.
The piece surveys George Vanderbilt's creation of Biltmore, its vast grounds and 255 rooms, the library of 22,000 books, gardens and winery, and the wealth that funded it. It notes the Gilded Age disparity, with Vanderbilt's lavish project contrasting with widespread poverty, ending with a reflective tease for a continuation.
Dr. Louis Sullivan cites a 20 percent drop in cocaine related medical emergencies in DAWN’s fourth quarter 1989 report as hopeful progress toward a drug free America. Yet New York Times projections warn inner city schools will face a wave of crack addicted kindergartners, with 40 to 60 percent of classrooms affected in some districts.
Mabel Gilliland of Centropolis RFD 4 argues for replacing state and county names with locally meaningful ones. She lists candidates like Abel Adkins Tecumseh and Osage plus many others and requests county commissioners consider this before the July 23 public hearing, providing their addresses.
Steve Gorsline of Ottawa urges Lake County Illinois to address juvenile crime locally rather than pass the problem to the state. He asks for acceptance of the issue, reeducation of judges and prosecutors, and creative local solutions, with signed letters including address.
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