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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1990
Page
3
The piece questions when a downturn becomes official, noting President Bush’s six‑month output rule and the public’s reliance on government forecasts. It argues that forecasts carry political messages, merchants push for early sales, and public reaction hinges on perceived honesty and usefulness of economic signals.
Guest Opinion lauds Plainview High School for its three year curriculum revamp that prioritizes writing to teach language. The program emphasizes creativity, analytical skills, and organization, drawing attention from other districts and state officials. The state award for excellence honors extraordinary efforts by PHS teachers and district leadership.
A Ottawa group organizes a 7 to 10 p.m. luminaria display at Kanza Park as a community Christmas present. They seek individual donations to fund 1,300 lanterns, with various local businesses and banks serving as drop-off points and volunteers to light the candles. Santa, carolers, instrumentalists, and scouts will participate, with church parking lots and nearby buildings aiding access.
The piece analyzes Kansas voting patterns since 1956, noting a split favoring Democrats for governor and Republicans for attorney general. It cites Joan Finney’s victory and Bob Stephan’s reelection as results of broad voter outreach rather than party platform strength, highlighting Kansas’ enduring political independence and shifting House balance.
Memphis hopeful Tom Davidson ran as an independent against Harold Ford Jr showing how money controls campaigns. With only $22 spent on pamphlets he drew 7,247 votes and earned national attention, highlighting media gatekeeping and the lure of publicity over funds. Davidson contemplates a future run or even a sex change to boost exposure.
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