Editorial: War Declarations and Congressional Resolve
The editorial condemns delaying a formal declaration of war while military action advances. It praises Sen. Bob Dole for urging Congress to authorize support for Gulf operations and questions Congress and the public's resolve. It argues democracy requires debate before risking young lives and criticizes the administration's stance on congressional involvement.
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Pacific
Kansas
Persian Gulf
Bush
Kuwait
Bob Dole
Congress
U.S
Dole
White House
U.S. Capitol
Marlin
Jim ‘Hitch
Be a neighbor urged as Desert Shield troops depart
In a guest opinion from The Manhattan Mercury, readers are urged to act as good neighbors as 1st Infantry Division troops prepare for Desert Shield. The piece stresses prayers and yellow ribbons, plus practical support for families left behind, urging local government, schools, utilities, Kansas State University programs, and churches to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1St Infantry
Saudi Arabia
Kansas State University
The
Manhattan Mercury
Commentary on Veterans Day and DPS News Flow
A columnist vents at length about the Department of Public Safety shifting a Thursday crime notice to Friday and delaying press access on the Veterans Day holiday. He recounts trying to reach DPS officials, the lobby lockdown, and a captain who provided weekend news, plus a fire rescue report that could have been publicized earlier for good PR. He suggests holiday staffing and time and a half might justify better press access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Safety
DPS
West Second Street
Herald
Jeff Herrman
Ottawa
Herrman
Yvonne
Charlie Bowling
The
West 10Th
Daily Report
Hetrman
Old age bargains claim 85-year human shelf life
Scientists estimate the average human lifespan at 85 years, a figure framed as ideal rather than guaranteed. The piece muses on aging, misfortune, and the idea of lifetime value in daily life including cars, clothes, and movies, with humorous reflections on wealth, happiness, and long-running subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Senior Citizen
Hollywood
Asbestos Flags A Proposed Answer To Burning Debate
A reader suggests making flags from asbestos impregnated material to prevent burning and avoid constitutional amendments. The proposal links to eliminating burning disputes and reducing harm while noting budget concerns. The piece also mentions three groups pooling resources for 1991 to push issues on arms and other rights.
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Congress
CPR Training Urged as Mandatory for Local DPS Officers
Amy Bulmer Tina McComb and Vickie Eckard urge the Department of Public Safety to require CPR certification for all officers and annual recertification. They reference the four minute window to begin CPR and note local course cost of 11 dollars per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Safety
DPS
Red Cross
Amy Bulmer
Willow Tina McComb
Beech Vickie Eckard
S. Mulberry
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Midweek Review
By Jay Bemis
Ottawa Herald
Taiwan
By Roger Verdon
Hutchinson News
Ces
Wildlife Protection Society
Local 101
Arts Consortium
Venus di Milo
George Hush
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Hart
Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Hassell
Washington, D. C
Bob Whittaker
Rayburn
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