Editorial on Oliver North testifying and truthfulness
The piece questions whether Oliver North told the truth in his testimony against John Poindexter. It notes the judge likened questioning to pulling teeth and suggests North’s honesty would imply others lied, including President Reagan. It condemns lies in public life and defends government trust.
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Oliver North
John Poindexter
National Security
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Poindexter
Jim Hitch
McGovern's second career hotel venture in Connecticut
Guest Opinion notes George McGovern, long time politician, bought a Connecticut hotel and ran it, now reporting payroll, bank payments, and taxes to gain insight into independent business and farming worries. He says cutting congressional pay while offering hotel perks could better align lawmakers with real-world costs.
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Washington Post
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Congress
Hutchinson News
Commentary on baseball greed and public apathy
A columnist argues baseball fuels wealth for players and owners while fans remain passive. He notes high salaries and profitability, questions the lockout and strikes, and urges public revolt for a week. The piece also touches Wichita school chief abuse and Los Angeles Medfly protests, contrasting risk with inaction and evaluative blame.
Ottawa Middle School Suffices for Incoming Grade School Growth
School bond issue discussion notes that Ottawa Middle School can adequately house sixth through eighth grades despite a projected enrollment rise from 520 to about 600 students in a few years. While class sizes and sections may grow, officials see no space problem and cite flexible space at the middle school.
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Ottawa Middle School
Germany and the fear of reunification over history
A columnist argues that about 80 percent of Germans are 60 or younger and thus not born when World War II ended, challenging fears of a unified Germany. He notes West Germany's postwar stability, East Germany's Soviet collapse, and draws broader comparisons to other nations, concluding that man is humanity's constant foe.
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Hitler
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Confederate States
Selma
Edmund C. Pettus
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Iraq
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Latin America
Middle East
ADA progress and cautions from a Senate observer
By late May the House may pass its version of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The bill faces opposition from small businesses and large transport firms, with warnings about timing and costs. Supporters say protections are practical and will greatly aid disabled Americans, while critics urge targeted exemptions to reduce burdens on small employers. The act would apply to employers and institutions directly, with first public accommodations rules delayed 18 months after enactment.
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