The Hart Campaign Ends Amid Defiant Farewell
The article reviews Gary Hart ending his campaign after a week of scandal involving a Miami woman. It notes his defiant stance, public scrutiny of character, shifting polls, and impact on Ottawa, with reflection on press coverage and the public’s tolerance of personal conduct versus leadership.
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Gary Hart
Hart
Ottawa
Miami
Washington
Washington Post
Leason
George Bush
Bush
Kill the Messenger
Miami Herald
Ottawa Welcomes ATI Air Technologies Plant Move
Keith and Sharon Gutreuter relocate Air Technologies Inc to Ottawa to manufacture air filters for HVAC systems. Signs along routes into Ottawa express a friendly welcome, cited by the Gutreuters as influencing their choice. Ottawa promotes a welcoming image to attract business and residents.
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Ottawa
Pride Committee
Keith
Sharon Gutreuter
Air Technologies Inc
ATI
Gutreuters
Friendly
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates Declared for 1986
The Ottawa Herald publishes monthly and yearly subscription prices effective July 1 1986 for Ottawa area Franklin and adjacent counties and all other areas. Local rates are 4.00 per month 11.00 for three months 21.05 for six months and 40.00 for one year. Out of state subscribers pay 5.5 percent sales tax.
A Very Special Day Sunday Mothers Day Reflection
A personal piece on Mother's Day tracing its 1908 Philadelphia origins and exploring complex family bonds. The narrator recalls resentment, forgiveness, and a transformative therapy session revealing a mother's quiet, unwavering love and prayer for her child. The message urges readers to tell their mothers they love them this Sunday.
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Philadelphia
Mommie Dearest
Census and reapportionment reshaping Kansas politics
The piece argues that census driven reapportionment shifts power years after 1967, noting rural regions still influence leadership despite urban growth. It cautions against assuming urban gains will dominate the Legislature and stresses the need for fair representation to keep Kansas strong.
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Kansas
Supreme Court
Topeka
House
Senate
Greensburg
Crestline
Larned
Clay Center
Manhattan
Iola
Senate Committee
Wichita
Kansas City
Officials' Misconduct Wears Ottawans' Wallet Thin
In a reader letter, a taxpayer questions the cost of misconduct by city officials. Citing Dennis Sams and Lawrence T Fischer, the writer notes large payouts and asks who will be next. They argue accountability is uneven and taxpayers shoulder the burden via insurance and salaries.
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Dennis
Sams
Lawrence T.) Fischer
Jim) McKenzie
America
Just Say No Week Urges Youth to Refuse Drugs
A reminiscence urges May 10 16 as National Just Say No week. The author recalls Dr Roy L Smith message against alcohol and drugs, urging youths to rely on personal strength and intelligence. He offers to send the speech text to interested readers and mentions his own experiences at Northwestern University Notre Dame and Fairbanks Morse.
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Roy L. Smith
Topeka
Northwestern University
Slumming It With OV Pal Walter Cronkite
A first person vignette from Tortola aboard Walter Cronkite's 48 foot sailboat Wyntje describes idyllic anchorage, pristine water, and meals. The narrator praises Cronkite as a valued friend and capable navigator while noting Cronkite's disciplined planning and radar use. Betsy and Margie share five days of buoyant companionship and sunlit escape.
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Tortola
British Virgin Islands
Walter Cronkite
Wyntje
Walter
Betsy
Margie
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John
Marshall
Harris News Service
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Fairbanks Morse
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