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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1987
Page
1
Scientists link Antarctic ozone depletion to chlorine from spray can propellants. They warn destruction of the ozone could threaten humanity and urge reducing chlorine release, but blame shifts to politicians rather than chemists. The warning dates back over a decade with hair spray concerns.
A pundit questions spending twenty million to teach ethics as Bernard Goetz, the New York subway vigilante, serves six months for illegal gun possession. His confession video appears for sale without authorization, sparking debate on ethics and market demand. The Harvard School of Business receives a twenty million donation.
Washington faces ongoing contention over the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act as lawmakers clash over legalization, family eligibility, and deportation fears. Roybal criticizes the act as the worst in 25 years, while Simpson defends the compromise amid stalled amendments and looming deadlines.
The piece argues for decentralizing state government from Topeka as electronic mail and rapid information transfer shrink geography. It notes Kansas population and state employee growth since 1950, questions Capitol area expansion, and favors moving offices to cheaper, distant parts to serve all Kansans while planning for 12 years of growth.
The piece argues a brewing GOP fight over an INF treaty could fracture the New Orleans convention. It contrasts Reagan’s nuclear disarmament hopes with hardline conservatives and candidates opposing arms reductions, warning a cut in strategic forces or SDI concessions could split the party.
Jesse Jackson rushed into Chicago to handpick its next mayor, choosing alderman Timothy Evans, then recast as mediator. The split black and white factions, lack of official mandate, and residents' stake under Harold Washington’s death exposed his limited local influence and prompted calls that Chicago voters, not outsiders, decide their leader.
A list of public offices with addresses and phone numbers for President Ronald Reagan The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500 Sen Bob Dole 141 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 Tel 202 224 6521 Sen Nancy Kassebaum 303 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 Tel 202 224 4774 Rep Bob Whittaker 2436 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Tel 202 225 3911 State Sen Jim Allen Room 1288 Statehouse Topeka 60612 Tel 296 7361 State Rep Jack Beauchamp 174W Statehouse Topeka 66612 Tel 296 7876
The Ottawa Herald announces updated subscription rates effective October 1, 1987, for Ottawa and surrounding areas by carrier and major routes, Franklin County by mail, and all other areas by mail. Out of state subscribers are subject to a 0.5 percent sales tax.
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