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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1987
Page
10
Members of Rotary affiliates and local clubs debate coed participation amid calls for inclusion and concerns about tradition. Leaders cite fellowship, governance rights, and potential membership shifts as they consider allowing women into historically single gender organizations.
The Miami Herald report of Hart spending time with a 29 year old actress while his wife was in Denver undermined his campaign. Critics argue personal conduct affects judgment, while supporters stress needed historical perspective and thoughtful leadership. George McGovern defends Hart's suitability beyond sainthood. Carter is cited as example of personal life being questioned in politics.
The piece surveys 1970s presidential races. Ford faced a burdensome image of clumsiness. Muskie's temper became a defining moment after tears during a Manchester Union Leader confrontation. Romney's downfall was cemented by a brainwashing remark from a Vietnam delegation interview.
State Rep. Jack Beauchamp and Nelson praise a school finance bill increasing budget authority by 114 percent. They note Ottawa now sits on par with Central Heights and Pomona, and urge districts to review programs to eliminate duplication. Beauchamp says Ottawa benefited and remains pleased with the outcome.
Early unofficial returns from the Philippines show Corazon Aquino's Lakas ng Bayan ticket among the top Senate vote-getters amid a high turnout of 26 million voters. The vote, peaceful overall, also sees violence in several areas and sets up a new Congress to tackle insurgencies, land reform, and U.S. bases.
Former National Security Adviser Robert McFarlane testified at the Iran Contra hearings that he delivered a note to President Reagan after an ambassador pledged $1 million a month to the Contras while U.S. aid was banned. He said the pledge was described to VP Bush and others, and that Reagan urged continuing admin support within the law. The witness cited unnamed donor channels and a bank account for Contra funds, while Saudis denied funding.
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