Reagan cites Ike's era as spark for Europe change
Former president Ronald Reagan praised Dwight Eisenhower for shaping postwar Europe, saying Ike set in motion the changes through Cold War policies learned in Kansas. He spoke at Eisenhower's boyhood home in Abilene, laid a wreath, toured museum displays, and highlighted Ike's role in civil rights and defense.
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Summer theater and fair options across the region
The Herald highlights weekend diversions including Emporia State's summer musical Working at Karl C Bruder Theatre, The Unsinkable Molly Brown at Crown Uptown Dinner Theatre in Wichita, West Side Story at Swope Park, and Pare ae in Winfield. Also planned are Shawnee County Fair at Expocentre, country shows by Reba McIntire and Don Williams, Anita Baker and Kenny G at Starlight Theatre, Les Misérables opening Aug 1, and other city events and fairs through Sunday.
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Filmmakers push MPAA overhaul of movie rating system
Dozens of leading filmmakers including Barry Levinson Francis Ford Coppola and Spike Lee urge the MPAA to reform the ratings arguing the current system mislabels mature films and harms artistic work. A New York judge upheld the X rating in Tie Me Up Tie Me Down criticizing censorship concerns. Harvey Weinstein joins in criticizing the X label equating it with pornography. Jack Valenti says he will meet with petitioners.
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Budget tops Ottawa board of education agenda
Ottawa Board of Education will review the proposed next year budget at 7 30 p m in the board office 420 S Main The general fund budget last year was 6 8 million The meeting also covers the Ottawa Recreation Commission budget policy on drug free schools and the Ottawa Middle School handbook.
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Weather data snippet summary card
Yesterday recorded a high and low with timestamps missing. Precipitation and daily records indicate ongoing tracking of temperatures and rainfall with updates as of 8 pm yesterday.
Democrats eye 5th District nomination clash
Topeka report outlines two front runners and two past nominees in the race for Kansas 5th District Democratic nomination. Incumbent Bob Whittaker retires after 28 years. Candidates include Charles Benjamin, George Wingert, John A. Barnes, and Kym Myers. Benjamin and Wingert are seen as front-runners. Parfish remains neutral. Benjamin, 39, teaches gov.
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Associated Press
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East Central
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Cherryvale
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Newton College
Harvey County
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Emporia
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Ottawa
Board of Regents
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Fifth District derby shapes up in Kansas race
Wingert leads in Bethel College polling for the Harvey County Commission seat with long political service and strong endorsements. Myers and Barnes run as Democratic hopefuls from Emporia and Texas California contracts respectively, while all four cite farm policy, health care costs, Southeast Kansas roads, and the federal deficit as top issues.
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Ottawa candidates forum set for July 31 at middle school
Public event at Ottawa Middle School 7 30 p m July 31 with refreshments. Sponsored by Franklin County Farm Bureau and Chamber Legislature Committee. Also notes Earth Team recycling August 18 and local business notices including sales and closings. VOTE AUGUST 7 Walker Hendrix political advertisement for Franklin County.
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Ottawa Herald Publishes 1990 Subscription Rates List
The Ottawa Herald details its 1990 subscription pricing for various delivery methods including Ottawa carriers, rural towns, motor routes, and mail options across Franklin County and surrounding areas. Rates cover monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual terms with differing city and out of state charges.
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