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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1987
Page
1
Topeka high school students seek unofficial seats with the board to advise on issues affecting them. They argue students’ collective achievement and activities warrant a direct link between the board and the student body.
Dallas oilman Frank Pitts argues U S taxpayers subsidize Middle East oil via military protection, inflating true costs to about 140 per barrel when adding price and imports. He urges variable import tariffs to shield American producers and curb dependence, warning long term risks.
Garden City mother of five reflects on choosing swimsuits for daughters, recounting memories of past purchases, evolving styles, and the tension between modesty and fashion. She recalls one piece suits, gifts, and a Miss Universe reference, concluding that buying a single suit for a practical daughter remains small in the overall scheme.
A Colorado journalist recalls meeting Peace Pilgrim in 1963 in Greeley and later in Kansas and Colorado. She walked for peace, refused money, accepted shelter and meals, and spoke only of world peace as she traversed the country. The writer wonders about her fate and legacy.
In the bicentennial year, a commentator notes the Constitution remains a product of its era with obsolete provisions. While a constitutional revision seems unlikely, some changes could clarify powers, remove gendered language, and update treason and other sections, though extensive overhaul is cautioned as risky.
The writer recalls a personal memory of staying at a YMCA on 34th Street during a past jobless depression. He notes the decline from 66,000 to 30,000 rooms nationwide and reflects on the value of affordable shelter. The piece contrasts harsh winter work-search hardships with the warmth and dignity found in the YMCA among struggling individuals.
Ottawa Herald lists monthly quarterly six month and yearly rates for local Franklin County area and surrounding regions with mail and carrier delivery options. Rates vary by delivery method and location with out-of-state subscribers taxed 5.5 percent.
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