Public libraries and fiscal integrity in Kansas debate
The column argues libraries are socialistic yet vital, funded by taxpayers and open to all. It notes Gov. Hayden cut 200000 in library aid, diminishing inter library loans and local collections. A Hays editor playful idea suggests citizens donate a dime to grab the governor's attention. Public libraries remain essential despite funding disputes.
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Mike Hayden
Ottawa
Kansas
Hays
Hayden
Ublic
Cost of living debates and a typical middle income life
The piece contrasts a 4 percent overall inflation with a 9 percent rise for upper middle income households. It sketches a typical family of four with 75,000 annual gross income living in a 258,000 home, detailing annual mortgage costs, retirement and college savings, car expenses, vacations, and life insurance. The association president argues that many people misjudge how much they can afford and humorously vows to “run” the 4 percent inflation rate.
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International Association For Financial Planning
Association
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates 1987 Ottawa Kansas
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices effective October 1 1987 for local Ottawa area carrier and motor routes one month 4.50 three months 12.50 six months 24.05 one year 46.00. Franklin County and adjacent counties mail rates are one month 5.00 three months 14.50 six months 28.00 one year 54.05. All other areas by mail are one month 6.00 three months 17.50 six months 34.00 one year 66.00.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Individual responsibility drives societal ills and policy
The piece argues that personal behavior underlies public health problems from smoking and AIDS to alcohol misuse and drug abuse. It criticizes societal denial and blames individuals for choices while noting compassion for victims and calls for accountability from users and sellers, governments, and institutions.
Touring Franklin County Farm Tour Shows Dairy Strength and Tech
A Sunday farm tour in Franklin County sponsored by the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce highlighted dairy leadership and crop yields. Fred Delano cited 1987 as an exceptional year with yields and income improving due to soybeans and livestock, noting 900 to 1,000 farms and a 50-50 split between crops and livestock. Stops included Judd Ranch for Brangus and Gelbvieh cattle, Welcome Farm testing vaccines, and J.R. Daugharthy Horse Farm with riding demonstrations, illustrating a highly technical, integrated modern agriculture balance.
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Franklin County
Agri-business Committee
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
Fred Delano
Farm Management Association
Delano
Judd Ranch
Pomona
Dave
Cindy Judd
Welcome Farm
Homewood
Veterinary Medicine
Ottawa
J.R. Daugharthy Horse Farm
War on Drugs Demands Uncompromising Victory Plan
A denunciation of narcotics, urging a united push on supply and demand. The piece supports aggressive military help for interdiction at borders and seas, calls for capital punishment for kingpins, and stresses public education while preserving constitutional protections. It cites seizures, aviation surveillance, and a Miami dockside hangings deterrent as dramatic examples of seriousness.
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Washington
House
Senate
Defense
Frank Carlucci
United States
Air Force
New York
Alphonse D’amato
Miami
Michael Rogerson
Port Salerno
Fla
Colombia
Avianca Airlines
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Everett Koop
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Kentucky
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