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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1987
Page
1
Legislators hesitate as the death penalty, backed by a strong majority, faces a rocky start in Kansas. After a 60-59 failure, it later passed the House 71-53 though Gov. Carlin previously vetoed similar measures, with concerns over the governor’s readiness to sign looming.
The five states Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana form the Central Interstate Low Level Radioactive Waste Compact Commission created in 1982 to pick a disposal site by next Jan. 1. Kansas appears favored with 18 eligible counties Nebraska 10 Arkansas 2 Louisiana 1 and Oklahoma none. Bills seek to block salt formations and withdraw states from the compact amid broad public resistance to locating waste near home.
The author criticizes the Rose Bowl in Pasadena as outdated and crowded, arguing it should be retired or repurposed. He notes false capacity claims, cramped seating, poor lighting, cramped tunnels, and disruptive halftime and NFL broadcasts, lamenting the arena's deteriorating state and management.
The Ottawa segment of the PBS program Youth At Risk presents that teenage drug and alcohol abuse, dropouts, runaways, and teen pregnancy affect every community. It cites dramatic local need and showcases strategies like community task forces, teen courts, family counseling, and adolescent treatment centers as proven responses. Two Ottawa questions arise: do we know the true scope here and do we care.
Readers weigh in on House Bill 2043 proposing 45 percent to prizes 30 percent to state and 25 percent to promoters and compare Missouri percentages. The letter argues the 83 cent promoter share is excessive and urges reduced hype costs to protect consumers. Also included is a dissenting Episcopal Bishop's stance against capital punishment and calls for leadership over public opinion.
Barbara Morgan of Halfway Mo writes to Ottawa to thank a highway patrolman and others who helped an 81 year old man with memory lapses avoid danger after nearly hitting a bridge. The writer says the officer’s understanding prevented harm to the man and to innocent families, praising community compassion.
In Redmond an Oregon case builds federalism by applying state constitution. A store owner was freed after conviction for obscene material. The Oregon Supreme Court ruled that Oregon’s bill of rights protects free expression on any subject including sex, limiting federal Miller standards. The piece notes state constitutions counter federal reach in rights cases.
Publication details for Ottawa Herald with staff titles and revised subscription prices effective July 1 1986. Rates cover Ottawa area, Franklin County, surrounding counties and other regions with varying monthly and yearly terms. Out of state subscribers incur 5.5 percent sales tax.
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