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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1989
Page
1
President Bush endorses a 25 percent salary increase for senior career government employees, aligning with a prior federal judges proposal. He notes Congress already earns higher pay and argues Congressional raises should be decided separately, not until after an election, with bans on honoraria.
In Topeka Rep Bill Roy Jr urges amending the constitution to eliminate the lieutenant governor seat. The column notes a $113,059 FY budget for the office, three full time staff, and a salary of about $20,489, while questioning the office’s necessity and recalling duties and succession rules. The piece cites Jack Walker of Overland Park as the lieutenant governor candidate and suggests cost savings.
Ottawa Herald lists staff roles and 1989 subscription prices for Ottawa area including carrier, motor route, and mail options. Rates show one month to one year plans with varying terms and regional differences in Franklin County adjacent counties and all other areas.
A reflective column recalls Pete Rose’s raw style and unforgettable moments with the Dodgers in Dodger Stadium, praising his intensity while debating his gambling scandal. It argues Rose should face baseball penalties, not escape punishment, amid public ambivalence toward gambling laws and sports integrity.
An essayized defense of civility calls out "jerks" in society from road rage to a gun toward protest. It ranks jerks as minor to major and links flag burning by Gregory Lee Johnson to Supreme Court decisions and a national hysteria driven by politicians including President Bush.
The Kansas wheat shortage of over 200 million bushels tightens bank liquidity across rural and urban areas. Higher agricultural loan rates, pressure to sell surpluses, refinancing of land mortgages, and cost-cutting in crop production loom as farmers struggle to finance operations amid adverse weather and political fallout.
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