14 May 1986
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1986
Page
1
A Hutchinson official city tax cut reduced business district valuations by 25 percent, shifting 59000 dollars to other county taxpayers. Advocates say lower taxes may revive downtown commerce, curb further decline, and attract new shops, noting similar struggles in Ottawa and many Kansas communities.
In an election year Sen Nancy Kassebaum a Republican received a mail appeal from the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee urging donations to help Democrats win in November. The large envelope labeled Rush Urgent Material contained a well prepared plea to aid the Democratic Party take back the Senate and invest in America’s future. The senator reportedly advised contacting David Stockman instead of her. The reader discarded the mailing, continuing a long-held practice of not giving to millionaires.
Evening schedule lists Mark and Mindy at 6:00 with Mary Tyler Moore and The Ted and Georgette Show. 6:30 features Wheel of Fortune and Gimme a Break. Prime time includes CBS News and shows like Dynasty and MacGyver, plus movies The Bridge at Remagen and Gotcha. Late night offers Carson’s Comedy Classics and Silent Rage among others.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for trade area Ottawa and surrounding towns with carrier and motor routes. Rates include one month to one year options, with separate mail outside trade area and out of state tax, and a 4.5 percent sales tax deduction for out-of-state subscribers.
The Carnegie Forum on Education and the Economy may propose a national teacher certification system tied to subject matter competency and higher pay. It envisions reforming teacher training and deployment, with potential federal involvement but risks bureaucratic delay and jurisdictional fights.
Retired Salina editor Whitley Austin recalls clergy in varied roles from the bishop's godfather to dramatic evangelists. He shares tales of Aimee Semple McPherson, local church tensions, political worship alliances, and personal moments in Emporia and Salina, noting preachers' flair and public scrutiny.
A columnist notes the snarl of hard news, mocks nuclear fear, and praises the world reaction to Chernobyl. He reflects on bias in reporting from Washington to Moscow, argues for verification in disarmament, and urges learning from Soviet openness amid public distrust. The piece ends with a sober call to leverage trust and international oversight.
Dear reader asks about pregnancy after uterus removal with ovaries left. Response: fertilization requires passage through the uterus. without a uterus the sperm cannot complete the journey, so ectopic pregnancy cannot occur. Menopause signs and timing discussed, ovaries continue hormones, average onset about age 51. Breast self-exam guidance after menopause given with timing and daily action implications.
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