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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1987
Page
1
The letter argues Rep. Bob Whittaker should oppose tobacco subsidies instead of banning tobacco ads. It notes tobacco is legal and questions hypocrisy while urging action against alcohol advertising as well, citing Bartles and Jaymes promoting wine cooler as a dangerous product.
Dick Howser former Kansas City Royals manager died Wednesday after a brain tumor diagnosed days after his 1986 All Star game win. He battled cancer with resolve, returning to spring training before resigning, urging others not to quit and seeking public support for sufferers.
Floyd A Jacob complains the Ottawa Department of Public Safety has deteriorated since 1983. He alleges political influence, costly investigations, and misallocation, criticizing city leadership and defending the DPS while noting few honest residents remain. He cites over-policing of a single house and staffing gaps.
Milan Lambertson laments Kansas senators Nancy Kassebaum and Robert Dole for twice killing Senate Bill 2 to reform campaign finance by filibuster. He accuses Dole of corruption from PAC money influencing his stance and criticizes the Senate for favoring millionaires and their allies.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for delivery in Ottawa and surrounding areas by carrier and motor routes, Franklin County by mail, and all other areas by mail. Rates show monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly options with state tax details and out of state deductions.
A personal essay on Father’s Day as a mix of pride and regret. The narrator recalls rough early lessons from his father and himself, noting memorable moments from fishing trips, hunting, and mishaps, while valuing memories and the bond with his dad. He ends with a wish for his father to have a good day.
Kansas cities counties and school districts prepare for 1988 certified budgets with reduced services higher taxes and tighter local finances. The piece highlights cuts to elderly taxi subsidies library closures road disrepair and looming layoffs while criticizing Topeka for restricting aid and denying local tax relief. It urges lawmakers to address local decay with statewide solutions and warns of a bleaker year ahead.
The author describes calling The New York Times public relations desk to ask if top editors are married or divorced and whether psychiatric treatment or FBI files exist. The Times refused to disclose such private details, defending its right to question candidates while denying access to editors’ personal records. The piece notes the Times’ influence on politics and its past role in Gary Hart coverage.
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