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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1987
Page
1
The House voted a day late to reject a $12 100 pay raise for members, a move seen as meaningless since the deadline passed. Citizens criticize the body for hypocrisy while urging lawmakers to return raises to the treasury. no roll call is available.
The Libertarian Party of Kansas urges passage of Senate Bill 46 to end the two party ballot monopoly. They note the 2 percent signature hurdle and county-restricted collecting limit that exclude third parties. The bill would lower signature requirements and allow statewide petitioning, keeping Libertarians Prohibitionists and others on the ballot.
The column analyzes Governor Hayden's tax stance, arguing for lower taxes on the rich and refunds to all while broadening the tax base. It contrasts Hayden's proposals with Docking's stance, notes reliance on a mythical economy recovery, and warns of likely tax increases to fund a "quality" state. It questions realism and calls for candid discussion.
A quiet mothers march highlights proposed Ottawa zoning amendments to legalize home babysitting. The Planning Commission unanimously backs the changes, while critics fear minimal consumer protection and reliance on state oversight. licensing and permits add costs but may not curb issues.
Connie Phillips of Canterbury Courts writes to praise ECKAN for compassionate assistance, notes she uses food stamps for groceries and would spend modestly on lottery tickets if possible, and urges kindness toward welfare recipients while avoiding labels.
After the Planning Commission meeting, parents argue against licensing rules for child care. They insist most caregivers are loving, not running a business, and question government licensing as a quality measure. Concerns include traffic, supervision, and potential uprooting of children from their trusted caregivers.
Linda Heininger, director, notes the Franklin County Preschool and Day Care Center, licensed for 90 children with about 30 openings, serves ages 12 months to 10 years, and has received only two callbacks for new enrollments amid planning commission discussions on day care availability in Ottawa.
Washington essay notes Gary Hart, then a front-runner for 1988 Democratic nomination, provides a realistic, well-structured education and economic agenda. He argues Hart understands policy proposals, filters them through his values, and builds a coherent program, though lacking demonstrable legislative stamina.
White House diary entries from August 1985 quote President Reagan joking about arms for Iran and support for the Contras. The passages depict humorous, offhand remarks about stockpiled arms parts, hairpieces, and nap times, with no admission of wrongdoing. The diary also mentions Ollie North and Poindexter discussing profits and arms shipments, framed as light banter rather than policy.
Ottawa Herald announces subscription rates effective July 1 1984 for local carrier and mail delivery. Ottawa surrounding area rates are four per month eleven for three months twenty one point five for six months and forty dollars yearly. Franklin County rates four point five per month thirteen for three months twenty five per six months and forty eight dollars yearly. All other areas by mail thirty five fifty per month sixteen dollars for three months forty one for six months and sixty dollars yearly. Out of state subscribers taxed at five point five percent.
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