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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1987
Page
1
The United States faces renewed peril from foreign oil reliance. Secretary Herrington proposes a large tax break to spur domestic oil production, but the piece argues this is only a temporary fix. It warns of a 1970s-like cycle of shortages, urges conservation, and criticizes crisis management as the nation’s default stance.
The editorial urges action on the national debt and deficit spending citing a $2.3 trillion debt and $200 billion annual interest. It criticizes politicians for inaction before 1989 and calls voters to challenge candidates who promise only vague measures. It emphasizes living within means and removing effective leaders who avoid concrete plans.
The writer traces the term pearly gates from Revelations to modern televangelism, debating divine inspiration and greed. He cites Webster and compares heavenly imagery to earthly riches, noting John McCormally’s quip that shepherds fleece the sheep under the guise of charity.
The observer mixes weather woes with a cloudy game experience as Bo Jackson looms in left field and the Royals rally past the Yankees 8-3 amid frigid winds. He notes players, vendors, and crowd quirks while counting salaries and returning home via Ottawa.
A Franklin County resident testifies at the March 31 Ottawa Memorial Hospital Board meeting criticizing Medicare policy and the use of consulting physicians. He cites the X ray billing arrangement, Blue Cross processing, and concerns over nonparticipating labs while advocating clearer policy and continued local hospital use.
The piece analyzes three forces behind Robert Bennett’s defeat: rising living costs and taxes while state spending swelled, image tactics from lavish perks to a growing luxury aura, and clashes over ethics and influence with lobbyists. John Carlin capitalized on welfare and utility concerns, winning 51 percent of the vote.
Ottawa Herald lists delivery and mail rates effective July 1 1986 for Ottawa surrounding areas Franklin County and adjacent counties and all other regions. Rates include one month three months six months and yearly options with differing local and out of state tax considerations.
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