Jackson Leads Pack in Democratic Quest for Front Runner
Commentary argues Rev. Jesse Jackson, though not officially declared, is the Democratic front-runner after Gary Hart's demise. It criticizes the service economy narrative and highlights jobs vs benefits, citing Jackson in Iowa as challenging the notion that industrial power is abandoned. He presses for a realistic path back to manufacturing strength.
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Democratic Party
Gary Hart
Jesse Jackson
Jackson
United States
U.S
Ft. Madison
Iowa
Reagan
Dole Faces Challenge to Build Core Campaign Structure
The piece argues Bob Dole must rapidly organize state campaigns ahead of the Iowa caucus. It questions his stance on Iran-Contra fallout and urges him to define clear directions and a unifying message. It contrasts with Bush's stump presence and calls for concrete proof of leadership and reform.
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Bob Dole
Dole
George Bush
Iowa
Sen. Dole
Reagan
GOP Accuses Democrats of Pattern Bloc Voting in Topeka
In Topeka this week Republican state chairman Fred Logan Jr accused Democrats in the Kansas House of voting together as a bloc. Reporters noted Republicans also vote together, prompting questions about pattern bloc tactics. Logan denied it, saying Republicans vote their own minds. The piece suggests Democrats may strengthen their stance while Republicans ponder forming a bloc.
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Topeka
Fred Logan Jr
Statehouse Press Corps
Kansas
House
Logan
Fred
Twin sisters' children crown valedictorians in Ottawa and Pomona
Christina, daughter of Karen Witham of Pomona and Sharon Middlebusher of Ottawa, is named valedictorian at Wichita State University era plans. She ranked No 1 in her class with a 3.93 GPA at OHS after attending Pomona High School and Michigan Valley. She balanced work at Dairy Queen with academics and sports, later aiming for a physical therapy career at WSU.
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Karen Witham
Pomona
Sharon Middlebusher
Ottawa
Karen
Sharon
Michigan Valley
Pomona High School
PHS
Tim
OHS
Christina
Ken
Gina
Dairy Queen
Tye
University of Kansas
Wichita State
WSU
Kansas
Wal-Mart
Lester Hoffman
N. Cedar
Stacy Shaffer
Jacki Rutter
Gina Bundy
Attack by Kansas Republican Leader Sparks Reader Critique
A reader rebuts a Herald May article on Fred Logan’s accusations against Marvin Barkis, Kansas House minority leader. The letter defends Barkis, argues Republicans controlled the Legislature, and criticizes party leadership while noting Barkis’s coalition role and Barkis’s background as Ottawa University and Stanford Law School graduate returning to Miami County. The writer distances themselves from Carlin and stresses the party’s internal flaws.
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Fred Logan
Marvin Barkis
Associated Press
The
Herald
Logan
Barkis
Kansas House
GOP
House
Senate
Republican Party
Mr. Barkis
Wise
Mr.Logan
Mr. Logan
Kansas
Tam
John Carlin
U.S. Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Mr. Carlin
Ottawa University
Stanford Law School
Miami County
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Kansas Republican Party
Reflections On Freedom by Nat Hentoff
Nat Hentoff argues the Constitution must be personal to individuals, especially youth, citing a Wisconsin teacher who defended First Amendment rights against book bans and noting the impact of cases like Tinker v Des Moines. He recalls students embracing constitutional knowledge and recalls Jehovah's Witnesses’ flag salute rulings to show rights endure when taught.
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Nat Hentoff
Montello
Madison
Wis
Vokes
Sen
Joseph McCarthy
Wisconsin
Tibet
America
Tinker Vs
Supreme Court
Ottawa Herald 1984 subscription rates listing
The Ottawa Herald publishes a 1984 rate card detailing daily operations and staff, followed by subscription prices for Ottawa area carriers, motor routes, and mail in Franklin County, surrounding counties, and other regions. Rates show monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options with out-of-state tax note.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
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Dale
Jim
Hitch
Democrats
Village Voice
Col
Oliver North
Upstate New York
Ottawa Herald
Jim R. Hitch
Terry Ostmeyer
Jim Hornbeck
Mike Geiss
Peg Armstrong
Wayne Snow
Jean Rossman
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