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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1993

Page

3

Violence on TV fades as viewers seek alternatives

A survey of Nielsen ratings shows violent shows like Lethal Weapon II and Total Recall underperforming. Viewers prefer nonviolent fare such as Cheers and Murder, She Wrote, while executives debate whether violence reflects society or is irresponsible. Some say regulation and congressional hearings constrain programming.

Congress

Flunking In Editorial Critics College Dilemma

Guest opinion argues for reform as Kansas Regents face failure costs. It cites Fort Hays and Emporia State issues, noting rising tuition and a drop out risk among freshmen. The piece projects 1986 fall trends with 25 percent of 48 000 freshmen failing to reach sophomore year, driving cost concerns.

Fort Hays Empori Uni Studi

Clinton portraits and the rise of Clintonism power

An analysis framing the Clinton administration as an emerging pointillist self-portrait of aggressive, comprehensive government power. It argues for motor voter effects, Hatch Act liberalization, and debates over campaign reform, labor, and federal influence on industry and local policy.

Washington Clinton California White House Democratic Party Congress Federal ‘Enterprise Board Reagan

Clinton finds widening gap between White House and Congress

President Clinton faces a growing division with a Congress now controlled by his party. Democrats differ on key issues from economy to health care and reform, while Congress builds its own data and fundraising strength, asserting independence from the executive.

Steven Komarow Associated Press Washington Bill Clinton U.S White House Congress Clinton House Senate Executive Branch Congressional Budget Office CBO Office of Technology Assessment OTA General Accounting Office GAO Congressional Research Service DRS Jimmy Caner Ronald Reagan George Washington University Christopher Deering

County commissions fail to plan high cost road upkeep

The speaker blames past county commissions for neglecting a long term maintenance plan and projected growth costs, arguing roads and the hospital faced higher costs or near loss due to deferred planning, and condemns moves to privatize solid waste citing laziness and apathy rather than genuine cost concerns.

It's Your Quarter for Douglas County Roads

Citizens sound off on road conditions from Pomona to Lawrence and the Franklin County line. They push back against a proposed waste transfer site, urge input from Douglas County on paving, and invite residents to share views via the community dialogue I s Your Quarter calling hours.

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