17 May 1984
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1984
Page
1
Opinion argues national report Nation at Risk calls for merit rewards in teaching and praises pay adjustments tied to excellence. It criticizes districts for flat raises and warns that ignoring merit will drive future problems as education costs rise and legislators push for more funding.
A Topeka firm seeks an injunction against Paola school board over a construction bid dispute. The board accepted a higher, earlier-completed bid from a local contractor, citing timing to fit carpet work and move-in before classes. The case tests whether convenience can override lowest responsible bid rules.
Dear Dr Donohue explains jock itch causes and treatments from maceration to candida and tinea cruris with prescription options. Huntington’s disease genetic testing status is not public yet with NHDA guidance and a predicted timeline for availability within one to two years. Movie previews and TV listings conclude the section.
A chaotic 1980s era TV grid lists ESPN boxing from Atlantic City and HBO films. It includes Miss USA pageant hosts Bob Barker and Joan Van Ark, Alfred Hitchcock titles, Nightly News, sports centers, and religious prayer segments amid a jumble of show names and times.
The Ottawa Herald outlines daily publication details and subscription prices for trade area and out of state readers. Rates include one month 3.55 within trade area, three months 9.85, six months 18.95, one year 336.35, plus sales tax. out-of-area rates are higher, with out-of-state subscribers charged 4.5 percent tax.
Stuart Aubreys column from Harris Aero Service in Washington reflects on the 1984 campaign humor and public perception. Mondale Nixon Jackson Hart Reagan and Carter are referenced amid hotel visits debates and media coverage in a witty critique of political salesmanship and press storytelling.
President Reagan blends official duties with campaign imagery in a sequence from a seniors center Mother's Day visit to a White House event with Michael Jackson. Officials say the activities serve both leadership and political purposes, with no clear impact on Mondale’s campaign.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.