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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1987
Page
1
Time magazine names Mikhail Gorbachev as its Man of the Year citing his impact on world events. The selection notes his dual image as a dedicated communist and reformer while acknowledging AIDS, the stock market, and openness within the Soviet Union as runnerups to the award.
An Illinois paper questions whether Jesse Jackson plagiarized from Time magazine as a University of Illinois freshman 27 years ago. Classmates doubt, a teacher recalls no incident, while Jackson links the past to prejudice, arguing that youthful acts do not determine his current credibility as a presidential candidate.
A Kansas writer denounces labeling an increased state income tax as a windfall. The piece traces the windfall to federal tax cuts, arguing politicians use “returning” the windfall to mask a tax rise and likens the plan to a holiday sales gimmick harming taxpayers.
A reader notes that the saying referenced in Lucille Bell’s December letter has been altered several times and points to John 15 13 for the original text, stating Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.
The article reviews 1987 in Kansas and nationwide with the deaths of McDill Huck Boyd Harry Darby Frank Carlson and Alf Landon. It notes state events such as a state lottery liquor by the drink and a rising Dole Hart rivalry. It covers Iran Contra politics Reagan crackdowns and the Stark incident. The piece ends by looking ahead to the 1988 presidential election.
Senate leader endorses the INF Treaty after extensive study and consultations with administration officials allies such as Margaret Thatcher and Helmut Kohl. He plans hearings and possible amendments but vows to defeat any blanket changes while strengthening verification policy and Europe balance.
The author critiques managerial culture, arguing higher status means less work and more meetings. He notes secretaries translate meetings for executives and that appearance often trumps performance. He contrasts public tax funded roles with private leadership, warning high status leaders rarely drive real profits.
Subscription prices for delivery October 1 1987 and after list rates for Ottawa surrounding area Franklin County ad jacent counties and all other areas. Carriers motor routes monthly three months six months and yearly totals shown with separate out of state tax notice. Subscriptions include local and mail options with varying rates.
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