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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1992
Page
3
Gov Finney hired Herbert W Ketterman, a convicted child molester, for a $30 000 a year job monitoring abortion law compliance. He resigned after 17 days. the piece argues society debates his second chance while questioning the reward of employment for past crimes. It ends with the line Who cares.
The piece lauds Jerry Brown for rejecting partisan unity and opposing big money in campaigns, condemns Ross Perot, and attacks political labeling. It argues honest governance comes from conviction, not party or self identification, urging readers to see beyond liberal or conservative tags.
Commentator flags the dramatic shift as Clinton jumps to a 30 point lead after the convention while Bush and Perot fade. The piece questions poll reliability, mocks flashy numbers, and warns voters against basing choices on front-runner status or “loser” labels.
In a summer home, a narrator reflects on Papa the omnivorous reader who filled shelves with Encyclopaedia Britannica from 1907 and volumes on mosses, insects, birds, and authors like Kipling and Darwin. The essay recalls mail order self help ads and two late reads about Women of the War and Grant’s World Tour.
The piece argues the NRA exercises political intimidation similar to violent groups, opposing gun restrictions despite rising firearm deaths. It cites polls showing broad public support for handgun registration, waiting periods, and semiautomatic bans, contrasting NRA stance with AMA findings and international comparisons. It calls for responsible, mature action and civilizational progress.
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