Editorial on Soviet defense policy and Gorbachev reforms
The piece argues that excessive defense spending is wasteful as the Soviet Union under Gorbachev faces conservative opposition and reforms. It notes rising calls for private ownership, media influence, and public frustration over basic needs, implying defense cannot justify a repressive regime. Jim H. critiques squandered budgets amid political struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eduard A. Shevardnadze
Mikhail Gorbachev
Shevardnadze
Europe
Gorbachev
Socialism
Communist Party
Jim Hitch
Riverfront Plaza sign policy questioned by city officials
Guest opinion calls for a close look at Riverfront Plaza advertising and directional signs amid claims of a double standard. The piece argues that if Riverfront Plaza signs are allowed in prime city right of ways, similar treatment should apply to Weaver's, First National Bank, Lawrence Auto Plaza and Dillon's and other local businesses. It notes the Riverfront Plaza project is praised for city benefits yet questions secrecy in approval and urges fair application of sign rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mike Rundle
Riverfront Plaza
Weaver’s
First National Bank
Lawrence Auto Plaza
Dillon’s
Letters Highlight Franklin County Environmental Concerns
Maree Brooks of Ottawa Rural Fire District 4 notes heightened awareness from a recent article on Auntie Em's animal rescue and three letters to the editor about the deaths of three kittens. The writer argues citizens are deeply concerned about the environment and living beings sharing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Maree Brooks
Ottawa
RFD
Green Dell School closes as Franklin County one room campus fades
Commentary by Jim Hitch details Green Dell School near Ottawa, District 46, organized in 1870 with three buildings. Irene Herron was last teacher, pupils included Clinton and Jeffery Fritts, Kent and Stevie Barnes. Reunions at Coward Park drew up to 250 in 1934, memories of a corner store, cloak room, and trains.
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Franklin County
Bruce Fleming
Beech
Jim Hitch
Green Dell
Ottawa
Wilson Street
Us-59
Sand Creek Road
Irene Herron
Clinton
Jeffery Fritts
Kent
Stevie Barnes
Russell Hughes
Carolyn (Kissinger) Horne
Liv
Ing
Roger Keith
Clarence Keith
Grace Schartz
Mark Barnes
David
Dick Baldwin
Carolyn Toumberlin
Ann
Gensman) Driver
Mike Pratt
Art Machlin
Ivan Jones
Wayne Kissinger
Freddie Guyett
Raymond Rumford
Larry Mages
Gerald Anderson
Kenneth Edwards
Dianna
Kissinger
Kay
Diane
Bones) McNish
Donna
Bones) Davis
Lonnie Bones
John Stienman
Jo Maloney
Florence
LeLoup
Machlin
Fourth of July musings and park pyrotechnic woes
A Midweek Review riffs on independence Day 1990 with a Kansas bias. The writer jokes about May or September celebrations, laments park firecrackers from Jaycees, recalls safety near Forest Park, comments on glow sticks, and muses on ideal and undesired Fourth roles.
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Kansas
Philadelphia
Letter to Editor Urges Skateboard Park in Ottawa
Community member Earl J. Zimmerman calls for a designated skateboarding facility to protect downtown property. He notes damage from youths at the unfinished Second and Main park and suggests the city or local groups create a track or sports park for practice and contests.
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Chamber of Commerce
PRIDE
Ottawa
Ottawa Recreation Commission
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Lawrence Journal-World
Ati
Elmina Stewart
Bettie Sue Shumway
Midweek Review
Forest Park
By Jay Bemis
Ottawa Herald
Second
Earl J. Zimmerman
S. Sycamore
George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
eSen
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Washington, D.C
Sen
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Washington, D. C
Bob Whittaker
Rayburn House
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