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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1990
Page
3
The piece condemns the savings and loan scandal and argues that people are robbed not by armed thieves but by financial systems and government policy. It laments lack of public outrage, calls for tighter restrictions and reduced insurance, and notes that deposit insurance is effectively funded by the public. The editorial warns of hidden costs and ongoing taxation on savers.
A critical column argues Congress pushes for skilled immigrants to fill tech gaps while blaming educators and students for declining science interest. It recalls 10 year studies, contrasts MBAs and doctors with engineers, and cites Von Braun to illustrate dependency on foreign talent and government funding. The piece ends by blaming many for the blame and seeking accountability.
Parsons enjoys fresh business openings and strong retail sales amid reduced rail and factory jobs. The shift stems largely from farmers seeing good weather and crops in Southeast Kansas, cushioning manufacturing losses and underscoring the value of a diversified economy with agriculture, services, retail, and government roles.
A compiled contact guide lists President George Bush at the White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500 and senators Bob Dole Nancy Kassebaum plus representatives and state lawmakers with room numbers street addresses and phone lines for outreach. The entries include Sen Jim Allen State Sen Bettie Sue Shumway and Rep Bob Whittaker.
The piece criticizes near universal media and political support for Mrs Bush as well as the backlash against Wellesley College students who protested her commencement talk. It argues for recognizing women’s independent accomplishments beyond husbands and highlights global examples of women’s empowerment.
A reader contends the DPS split stems from emotion regarding eight homes damaged or contained by fire. They urge professional fire crews over police with fire training, question police protection, and call for relying on trained professionals to protect possessions and safety.
Edith Ratzlaff from Waverly lauds Sunset Manor Nursing Home for superior care. She compares it favorably to Cedar House in Ottawa and Ottawa Retirement Village, notes the 50 bed facility is full, and mentions a death near Easter Sunday due to leukemia, a 74 year old lady.
Paul Moore commends Gov. Mike Hayden for his Southeast Asia service and leadership against communism. He recalls Hayden as an infantry officer and defends free expression and a free press while criticizing others for suppressing information and inflated college grades.
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