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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1987
Page
3
Las Vegas Tonight through Thursday Letterman says starting a new show from scratch is difficult. He discusses Joan Rivers departure as Fox late night host competition with Johnny Carson.
Gov. Mike Hayden appoints Stanley C. Grant of Independence as the new secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Grant, a geologist and former Iowa state geologist, will take the post June 18 with a salary of 63,106 dollars.
AP Business Analyst notes tentative signs of inflation, higher rates, and cautious consumers while exports rise and imports stay strong. Corporate earnings improve yet forecasts hedge. metals and mining attract inflation hedges, bonds fall, housing slows. Booming price pressures lack broad world demand, making forecasters wary of a new, uncertain 1980s era.
Illinois Senator Paul Simon announced his 1988 presidential bid in Carbondale saying voters want a candid, unpolished voice. He embraced Truman underdog symbolism, wore his silver bow-tie trademark, and cited early polling gains after Gary Hart exited. Simon notes his long-shot status but sees momentum with an unconventional style.
Vice President George Bush campaigned in Missouri and Kansas over the weekend, attending a $1,000-per-person dinner in Mission Hills and a $500-per-person cocktail event in Kansas City. He spoke at St. Louis University's commencement about U.S. schools and technology, defended Iran-Contra detours, and noted polls strengthening his position while Jim Shearer reported just over $100,000 raised.
Notre Dame President Theodore Hesburgh, 69, retires after 35 years guiding the university. Harvard President Derek Bok lauded Hesburgh’s virtuous leadership during Sunday commencement as 2,400 graduates heard Winston Churchill inspired counsel on conscience. Donald Keough presented the Laetare Medal, marking Hesburgh as first Holy Cross priest to receive the honor.
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