Great Evangelism Feud Sparks a News Media Scramble
The column examines the Jim Bakker scandal and a widening feud among televangelists. It details multimillion dollar ministries, debt spirals, and fundraising pressures driven by TV ratings and donor generosity, while noting Billy Graham's relative silence and the political ambitions shaping the era.
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Demon Greenback
Elmer Gantry
Billy Sunday
Burt Lancaster
Jim Bakker
White House
Men of God
Jim
Bakker
National Enquirer
TV Ministry
Billy
Jim Jones
Jones
PTL
Palm Springs
Senator Allen Defies Kansas Open Meetings Vote
In Kansas the Senate split 36 to 4 as Sen. Jim Allen joined three colleagues in opposing a change to the Open Meetings Act. The measure would allow casual social gatherings by public officials without breaching the act, provided they avoid discussing public business. The AG office says the change won t affect restrictiveness.
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Ottawa
Jim Allen
Senate
Allen
Wint Winter Jr
Lawrence
William Mulich
John Strick
Kansas City
Attorney General's Office
Supreme Court Affirms Some Affirmative Action Promotions
The court ruled a California agency action promoting a woman over a man in a dispatcher post was permissible under a broader affirmative action program. It noted no absolute ban on promoting men and no quotas for minorities, warning misinterpretation could skew outcomes for women remaining a minority in the job market.
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Supreme Court
High Court
California
Santa Clara County Transportation Agency
Diane Joyce
Paul Johnson
Johnson
Joyce
Buckled Up A Small Price
Burlington columnist reflects on Illinois and Iowa seat belt laws, noting growing compliance and arguing the moral and practical value of wearing restraints. He recalls past carnage from unbelted crashes, defends government for protecting life, and views seat belts as voluntary civic duty that saves lives despite minor discomfort.
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Burlington
Iowa
Illinois
Complaint on DPS handling by Ottawa readers letter
Billie DeLatorre urges objective review of the Department of Public Safety in Ottawa, criticizing how complaints are routed to city hall and the city manager and alleging sidestepped issues, spying, and bias by officials. She calls for independent oversight and more public accountability.
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D’ Oral
God
Roberts
Oral
Robertson
Bakker
Heavenly Housekeeping
Jacob
Ottawa Herald
City Hall
North Main Street
Fred Heathman
Department of Public Safety
DPS
Billie Delatorre
N. Poplar
Ottawa
De-fang
Public Safety Department
Ottawa Voter Urges Positive Action In Local Elections
Dorothy Nichols urges Ottawa residents to vote on April 7 and choose candidates with open minds who study issues, avoid vendettas, and represent the community. She cautions against witch hunts and personal agendas in city and county government and stresses constructive civic participation.
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Ottawa
Dorothy Nichols
To France In Search Of Happiness
A personal essay from Paris reflects on happiness, marriage, and the French way of life. The writer contrasts happiness with material aims, notes emigration patterns showing French contentment, and describes a visit to the Musee d Orsay.
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France
Paris
Musee d'Orsay
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates Effective July 1986
Ottawa Herald lists new delivery and mail rates for Ottawa area Franklin County and adjacent counties and all other areas. In-state monthly rates start at 4.00 with 1 year at 40.00. Mail to other counties 4.50 per month and 48.00 per year. Out-of-state subscribers incur 5.5 percent sales tax.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
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Moral Majority
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Jerry
Oral Roberts
Pat Robertson
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Pat
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Richard Dortch
Terry
Ostmeyer
Miko
Harrie News Se
City Commission
Ottawans
Femme
Margie
United States
Ours
Andy Rooney
Kansas
Jim R. Hitch
Terry Ostmeyer
Jim Hornbeck
Mike Geiss
Peg Armstrong
Wayne Snow
Jean Rossman
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