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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1987
Page
1
Mayor Ray Barmby urges Kansas Legislature to draft a city income tax that would require voter approval. He states the plan would shield fixed incomes and exempt low earners while targeting those in peak earnings years, but could raise total taxation rather than cut property taxes.
The Des Moines Register's Gary Hart profile notes scant Ottawa backing for the candidate compared with visible displays in other towns. While signs and banners appear for Dole in Miller and Dukakis in Brookline, Ottawa shows little overt support for Hart as he reenters the race.
The Hawk Eye analyzes Gary Hart’s reentry and the challenge of building a strong Iowa operation before the February 8 caucuses. It argues Hart may fare better in New Hampshire’s primary, while criticising caucus systems for magnifying maneuvering over voter choice and shaping early signals for the 1984 nominating fight.
A list provides addresses and phone numbers for President Reagan and several lawmakers including Sen. Bob Dole Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Rep. Bob Whittaker and Kansas officials State Sen Jim Allen and State Rep Jack Beauchamp with their respective offices in Washington D C and Topeka and phone lines for outreach.
Publication details and rates for Ottawa Herald readers list monthly and annual prices for Ottawa area Franklin County adjacent counties and other regions. It includes carrier motor route delivery prices and mail rates with a 5.5 percent out of state sales tax note.
A reflective Christmas message speaks of happiness as a gift from God through Jesus Christ. It urges acceptance through faith, forgiveness, and living truthfully. The editorial ties the season to Luke 2:1-20, urging readers to find joy in lasting commitment beyond mere celebration.
In a reader letter responding to the Dec 15 article, a taxpayer denies being hired by county commissioners to appraise trees. He urges impartial timber assessment, discusses ownership questions, easements, and the need to pay fair market value for damaged trees, warning against court battles and recounting past experiences.
A nostalgic column gathers Christmas trivia from manger origins to card history, Washington crossing the Delaware, Phillips Brooks calendars, and old wives tales from Adams County Illinois. It contrasts quirky beliefs with the joy of holiday, noting the superstition and goodwill that surround Christmas.
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