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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1989
Page
1
Kansan towns fear decline as interstate travel favors high speed. Proposals to raise rural speed limits to 65 mph could boost traffic flow but raise fuel use and fatalities. Critics question economic gains and practicality for communities like Pitstop, Kan. The debate asks if faster highways truly aid prosperity or erode local commerce.
An ad agency in San Francisco used Michael Dukakis’s photograph as the centerpiece in a Presentation Technologies Inc. print campaign. Dukakis’s team condemned the move as inappropriate, while others call the tactic a sharp, provocative stroke in public life. The piece notes Dukakis’s lackluster 1988 campaign and treats lampoon as a difficult but common pressure in politics.
President Bush’s measured response to Tiananmen outlines outraged but cautious action, suspending military sales while delaying broader sanctions. The essay recalls past protests in Chicago and Kent State, contrasts brutal regime violence with China’s evolving society, and cautions that China has a long way to go as the US stays engaged and reconsiders Taiwan’s status.
In a dialogue reflecting shock and debate, speakers discuss the Chinese government’s suppression of student and worker protests, noting the killing of Chinese by Chinese security forces. They compare reforms in the Soviet bloc, question real political change, and consider leadership's grip on power despite calls for freedom.
The Ottawa Herald announces delivery and subscription rates effective April 1 1989. Prices vary by delivery method and area, including Ottawa surrounding areas, Franklin County, and all other regions. Rates show monthly three month six month and annual options for carrier motor route and mail.
A reader complains about drivers who fail to signal and brake abruptly. The letter urges enforcement: license suspension for repeat offenses, criticism of cyclists and joggers, and calls for stricter police action to prevent rear end collisions on roadways.
A participant and parent criticizes the Ottawa Recreation Commission for disorganization and mismanagement, focusing on the baseball program. He cites underprepared diamonds, inadequate equipment, and unissued umpire gear, noting coaches and parents supply items. He urges board review and a sound judgment. Brad O'Dea remains listed locally.
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