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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1986
Page
2
The piece reviews the fading grip of the Solid South on US elections. It notes Southern Democrats shifting conservative, unions opposing, and Republicans winning some offices. Paul G. Kirk Jr. urges considering a Southerner for president or VP, amid a cautioned mood after a Democratic setback.
Kansas lawmakers opened the session amid debate over Gov. Carlin’s proposal for a one cent sales tax increase. Key Republicans reportedly seek ways to block the hike while maintaining state services as farm income remains weak. Farmers would be affected by any tax rise.
A reader describes an esophageal Zenker’s pouch causing swallowing issues and odor. The doctor explains the condition, risks of undigested food entering the lungs, and notes that age alone should not bar surgery if fitness allows. Surgery remains the correction method.
Ottawa Cable TV manager Bob Brooksher notes decoders to unlock HBO and Cinemax not yet available and may be rented or sold by local firms. Other dealers say Select TV could offer cheaper satellite movies, while industry insiders expect scrambling to have limited long term impact on dish sales and local retailers like The Rodgers Co. struggle.
A family memorial for Nana, the longtime Harris News Service roving editor known as Mom to students and colleagues. The piece recalls her generous spirit, wit, and influence across generations, ending with a quiet farewell after Epiphany and a 37 year transition to life as a couple.
San Antonio reports on Henry Cisneros and rival Roy Barrera Jr as both parties target Hispanic voters. Census data show rising Latino registrations while turnout in Texas dipped, highlighting strategic moves by SVREP and Republicans to expand Hispanic officeholders and shift political power statewide.
The commission cites organized crime influence in major unions including the Teamsters and AFL-CIO affiliates. It faulted Labor Department oversight as vulnerable to political pressure, noting racketeering costs like theft extortion and price fixing distort business and raise consumer prices while lowering workers’ wages. The panel urged vigorous oversight and linked mob control to construction meat processing trucking and waterfront industries.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication rules and postal details for Ottawa Kansas area. It shows editor and publisher Robert Wellington and outlines carrier mall and motor routes subscription prices for in area and out of area readers, with monthly and yearly rates and tax notes.
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