Names, races, and risk in long presidential campaigns
The piece surveys the long, high stakes process of presidential selection. It lists Democratic contenders Gephardt Jackson Gore Simon Babbitt Dukakis and Republicans Bush Dole Robertson Kemp du Pont Haig, noting power brokers, narrow bases, and self-destructive risks as campaigns grow longer.
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Jimmy Carter
Missouri
Richard Gephardt
Jesse Jackson
Albert Gore Jr
Paul Simon
Arizona
Bruce Babbitt
Massachusetts
Michael Dukakis
George Bush
Bob Dole
Pat Robertson
GOP
New York
Jack Kemp
Delaware
Pierre du Pont
Alexander Haig
Nce
Dukakis aides tied to Biden plagiarism fallout
A tape showing Biden's plagiarism surfaced through Dukakis campaign aides who resigned after misleading public about the campaign's role. Biden quit his bid over copied speeches, sparking a debate on political ethics as Dukakis sought to stay on the high road.
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Gov. Dukakis
Sen
Joseph Biden
Biden
Dukakis
Pope era altar girls spark church gender clash
Memo argues Vatican bans on girls serving at Mass reveal deeper gender discrimination in the church. The author contrasts altar boy privilege, daughters denied roles, and calls for public pressure to challenge tax and church protections for discriminatory practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican
John Paul II
Supreme Court
Robert Bork
Bob Jones University
Medical staff clash over press coverage at Ransom Memorial
The Ransom Memorial Hospital medical staff issue a position paper accusing The Ottawa Herald of sensationalism and yellow journalism. The doctors urge board editors to cooperate but deny any intent to curb criticism, defending newsroom independence and the hospital’s public accountability.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
Ottawa Herald
Board of Trustees
U.S
Bidding Adieu To Summer 87 Gard en City
In Garden City, summer of 87 ends with signs of autumn. The piece reflects on heat fading, landscapes turning to fall colors, and preparations for school and community life as cooler days arrive. It contrasts carefree summer memories with the onset of routine, routines, and harvest imagery along the High Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
United Way
Mother Nature
Alf Landon Remembered As Political Titan In A Long Life
A reminiscence of Alf Landon recounts his Kansas governorship, Republican views, and late-life respect from figures like Reagan. The piece notes his liberal stances, enduring public profile, and belief that America’s best days lie ahead if citizens stay engaged. The author recalls interviewing Landon near Topeka and his later connection to California and the Constitution celebration in Simi Valley.
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Simi Valley
Calif
Alf Landon
Statehouse
Topeka
Alf
Bis
Roosevelt
Reagan
Nancy
Kansas
Republican
America
Strike Strands The Travelin' Fan
A reader vents about the NFL players strike and travel woes as Giants games force a 40 mile CT to NY trip plus an eight mile bus ride to Giants Stadium New Jersey. He weighs player salaries owners profits and free agency, arguing fans lose the fun while money vanishes.
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Giants
Connecticut
New York
Yankees
Ottawa Herald subscription rates October 1987 update
Ottawa Herald lists new subscription prices effective October 1 1987 for Ottawa area Franklin County and adjacent counties and nationwide by mail. Carrier and motor routes one month four fifty three months twelve fifty six months twenty four dollars five cents one year forty six dollars. other areas five fifty per month. six month and yearly rates shown. out of state subscribers taxed at five and a half percent.
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S. Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Jim R. Hitch
Terry Ostmeyer
Jim Hornbeck
Mike Geiss
Peg Armstrong
Wayne Snow
Jean Rossman
Franklin County
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William Cowper
John Frazier
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Bull Moose
California
Wayne Lee
Andy Rooney
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