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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1988
Page
1
A hair stylist firm in Des Moines uses an automated phone dialer to deliver 30 second ads, making up to 2,000 calls daily around the clock. The company faces possible disconnection if calls run after 9 pm to 9 am, while the owner argues laws do not apply to auto-dialing equipment and contemplates a 200,000 call per day system, urging a new law.
The Kansas Legislature considers a bill to require seat belts on all school buses amid controversy and anticipated opposition. The piece argues for universal seat belt use in all vehicles, noting front seat laws exist and suggesting early habit formation for students. It also acknowledges seat belts do not guarantee survival but are generally protective.
Salina Journal notes questions about Elizabeth Dole's funds in a blind trust and its ties to former allies Dave Owen and John Palmer. It cites a 1981 FEC inquiry and concerns over a no bid federal contract, while stressing no proven wrongdoing by Bob or Elizabeth to date.
The Hutchinson News argues Kansas Republicans manipulate the delegate system for Pat Robertson. It notes uncommitted candidates appear in caucus slates to influence 34 Kansas votes at the national convention. The piece calls for reinstating a simple preferential primary to restore honesty and reduce disguises in the process.
The Ottawa Herald lists staff positions including Jim R. Hiton as editor and publisher Terry Osimeyer as managing editor and provides subscription rates effective October 1, 1987. Rates vary by delivery area, with specific monthly, quarterly, semi annual and yearly prices for Wirawa, Franklin County, surrounding counties, and all other areas. Out of state subscribers are subject to a 5.5 percent sales tax.
The Ottawa editor weighs Hart's candidacy and hometown ties, noting the potential national impact if he wins. It questions Adultery fallout, media portrayal, and campaign fundraising issues linked to a California video producer, while urging accountability and a timely resolution to keep Hart viable.
Parsons Sun examines Kansas history of House seats and the looming impact of reapportionment. It notes the 5th and 6th districts merged to form the Big 1st, population shifts since 1861, and the potential 1992 election implications. It lists current members’ Senate ambitions and wonders how 5th District redistricting could unfold.
A sweeping critique of Kansas politics argues the Republican party has weakened government unity through scandals and internal strife. It notes GOP governors, legislative majorities, and factional coalitions, highlighting Hayden, Stephan, Owen, and shifting power dynamics reducing party strength.
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