Editorial on Hurricane Andrew relief action and bureaucracy
The piece criticizes the federal response to Hurricane Andrew as slow and flawed, arguing relief is years away not days. It cites FEMA excuses about not hurting agency feelings and notes overlapping missions. It lauds nationwide charitable efforts while predicting eventual government improvement.
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Florida
Louisiana
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Ottawa
Franklin County
Bush
Air Force One
CNN
Ol' Slats Grobnik Still Goes Softball On Labor Day
In a RoK Chicago-Style column from 1985, Slats Grobnik jokes about aging and staying active. He wears an Eddie and Theresa’s Tavern softball uniform, shows worn gear, talks of golf misfires, junking in alleys, and reflects on growing older while clinging to summer fun.
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Mike Royko
Eddie and Theresa’s
Commentary on books and politics in the 1980s
The piece reviews two books on politics and power. It cites America: What Went Wrong by Barrett and Steele, criticizing tax breaks and corporate favors. It also previews What It Takes by Cramer, highlighting Bush and Dole as war heroes and noting a potential $8.2 million Eastern Parkway perk in Lawrence.
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America
Donald J. Barrett
James B. Steele
Bill Moyers
PBS
The
White House
Richard Ben Cramer
Gary Hart
George Bush
Bob Dole
Bush
Dole
San Jacinto
South Pacific
Cole
Hill 913
Lawrence Journal- World
Lawrence
House
Senate
Reagan
Campaign rhetoric and school budget windfall T
The piece criticizes campaign perks and promises by President Bush and highlights local school districts facing a rare capital improvement funding opportunity for 1992-93. It praises Wellsville for soliciting staff and patron input, urges special public meetings to set priorities, and emphasizes informed decisions by school boards on new equipment and facilities.
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Wellsville
Platform’s no place for heaven ly Father rebuttal
Reader Brent Wright decries Mike Royko’s claim that God has no role in politics and laments media liberal bias. He argues Jesus opposed sin, defends biblical views on abortion and morality, and urges editors to curb perceived anti religious bias while urging citizens to act to preserve American values.
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Mike Royko
Heavenly Father
Royko
Bush
Quayle
God
New World
Jesus
Bill Clinton
Heaven
Mr. Clinton
Bethany Chapel 125th Anniversary Gets Top Billing
Ottawa Herald coverage sparked debate as Gov Finney attended Ottawa events while Bethany Chapel Baptist Church marked its 125th anniversary with a banquet and long organizing effort. Readers note the paper gave extensive space to the Enciscos while sidelining the church.
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Herald Snubs
Bethany Chapel Baptist Church
Ottawa Herald
Finney
Topeka
Ottawa
Bethany Chapel Baptist
The
Bethany Chapel
Enciscos
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Pete Rose
Pete
Stanley
Mr. Novak
Mike
Tribune Media Service
Jim Hitch
Otawa
By Bill Tellier
Herald
Brent Wright
Montana Road
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