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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1989
Page
1
Opinion piece contrasts Chinese youth activism with the communist regime. It warns of deadly repression and questions the cost of democracy, comparing Beijing’s weekend killings to Soviet-era violence and critiquing glasnost era rhetoric. It urges viewing communists as oppressors and recalls looming threats of totalitarian power.
The piece laments Jim Wright's forced retirement from the House and notes his $87,000 annual pension. It cites projections that by median age he could collect about $2.2 million from taxpayers due to built in raises, questioning the smile amid controversy.
The Ottawa Herald lists daily subscription prices effective April 1 1989 for Ottawa and surrounding areas by carrier or mail. Rates include options for one month three months six months and one year with varying sums for motor route Franklin County adjacent counties and all other areas.
The Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission emerged after 1974 to enforce disclosure laws but faced rapid erosion. By 1981 the agency was gutted, renamed the Public Disclosure Commission, and left with minimal power. Since then lobbyists report millions in food, drink, and entertainment, fueling suspicion and calls for full transparency across all influence activities.
A survey lists ten familiar defenses used by lawmakers facing misconduct charges. From denying truth to resigning, examples include “no truth whatsoever,” “investigation vindication,” “quoted out of context,” “mea culpa,” “poor judgment,” protecting family, never knowingly violating ethics, 20 20 hindsight, avoiding further investigation, and resigning to spend time with family.
An open letter to Dwayne Claussen, county public works director, lauds the timely road and bridge maintenance by Jim Schulz, Lee Bond, two other Franklin County road crew members, and office staff. The writer urges appreciation for good work alongside criticism.
The letter praises Ottawa High School and credits staff and local employers for a graduate's success while recounting an experience as a Hollywood extra. Donna Eisenstine recalls long days on film sets, hostility from some crew, and eventually leaving the industry after feeling sidelined and blacklisted.
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