Grace Commission and Wasteful Spending Spark Call for Change
Editorial argues federal debt rising massively and cites the Grace Commission's findings. J Peter Grace and Jack Anderson formed Citizens Against Government Waste to pressure reform. Article cites Wall Street Journal figures claiming $166.6 billion wasted this year and 97 percent of federal income taxes tied to waste and debt.
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Ronald Reagan
Grace Commission
J. Peter Grace
W.R. Grace & Co
Washington
Jack Anderson
Citizens Against
Wall Street Journal
Grace
Orwellian America and the limits of freedom
The essay argues Americans should read the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and The Federalist Papers to understand the premises of the American Revolution. It rails against modern materialism and welfare state influence, calling freedom the right to be left alone and opposing compulsory approval or subsidies.
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Washington
Earlier aviation oddities and press parodies from abroad
A mixed column recounts a steam powered 1848 flight by John Stringfellow in England, notes 1903 Wright brothers feats, and mentions tabloids from Western Daily Press and Manchester Metro News. It includes brief items on UK health service pay strikes, a police misstep with drunks in Ireland, and Princess of Wales divorce chatter from The Sunday Times and The Times Style & Travel.
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Wright Brothers
Orville
Wilbur
Kitty Hawk
N.C
John Stringfellow
Chard
Somerset
London
Stringfellow
Crystal Palace
National Air and Space Museum
Washington D.C
Science Museum
The
Daily Mirror
Castlebar
County Mayo
Ireland
Sunday Times of London
Princess of Wales
Times Style & Travel
New York hosts a convention moaners summit
A critique of the Democratic Convention portrays it as a staged event for constant moaning by non-candidates like Jesse Jackson and Jerry Brown. The piece argues networks favor entertainment over earnest grievance, suggesting viewers prefer humor or sensationalism to extended protest.
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Jesse Jackson
Jerry Brown
Jackson
Brown
Registration to vote before August primary deadline
Voter registration is easy and available at the county Clerk's office or Ottawa Public Library. Last day to register for the August 4 primary is July 20, with extended hours July 16, 17 and 20. Inquire at 242-1471 for mail registration. those moving or with name changes must re register.
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Old County Courthouse
City Hall
Ottawa Public Library
County Clerk's Office
Split DPS leaves Ottawa police under manned for duty
The text argues the division of the DPS reduced on street police to two officers, insufficient protection, noting Ottawa's size and concerns over drugs and gangs. It questions past adequacy and calls for stronger policing and parental guidance. It references accountability and moral judgments.
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DPS
Ottawa
Kansas City
Community dialogue opposes county directory plan
An Iola reader objects to a Franklin County directory listing names and phone numbers, calling it an invasion of privacy and a high crime risk. They urge caution on emergency room data use and urge public input via Its Your Quarter at 242 4700, with hours specified.
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Herald
Harvey Collins
Central Publishing
Iola
Ransom Memorial Hospital
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King Features Syndicate
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England
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Idaho Road
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Island
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Manchester
Guerrieria
Trafford
Health Service
Sale & Altrincham Messenger
Secretary of State For Health
Jim Hitch
Ottawa Herald
New York
Clarence Thomas
Hulk
Michigan
By Mike Royko
Tribune Media Service
Ross Perot
Franklin County
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