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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1990
Page
3
The piece reflects on television's evolving role since Vietnam and World War II. It argues that war coverage exposes both sides' propaganda, delaying truth while preserving public scrutiny, as leaders such as Bush and Saddam Hussein clash on screens.
The Manhattan Mercury guest column discusses anti gay prejudice and the changing acceptability of lesbians and gays. It argues AIDS and gay pride movements challenged conservative views and that tolerance evolves, concluding that homosexuality cannot be cured or hidden.
A letter from Sherry Wolken expresses heartfelt gratitude for prayers, cards, and cancer fund support in Ottawa. She thanks Ann and Alan Maxwell, her family, Dr. Ransom, and Ransom Memorial Hospital staff, hoping to help others in need and sending blessings to all.
Community discussion centers on cooling older Ottawa public schools. Officials note rewiring costs may exceed unit price, suggesting half day sessions during heat waves. The high school addition, set for fall 1991, proceeds with bids due Oct. 3 and construction to begin after award.
In a humorous column, the writer urges reviving citizen's arrest as a social device. The piece lampoons grocery store traffic, bumper stickers, door knockers, and overdue library books while warning offenders that they are being watched.
A columnist argues TV and movie violence surged in 1990 and correlates with real homicide increases. Experts cite drugs, guns, and desensitization from media, urging parents to distinguish fiction from reality and to turn off the TV during youth viewing. Congress limits ads but not content.
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