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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1987
Page
1
A bipartisan band of former lawmakers led by Dick Clark says the system is broken by money in politics. They cite rising campaign costs from 77 million to 450 million and PAC contributions up to 132 million, arguing fundraising pressure diverts attention from governing and may fuel deficits.
Pat Robertson proposes slashing the federal budget by 100 billion and ending price support payments tied to production. He envisions a mandatory bond system turning Social Security private by 2020 with bonds funding full retirement benefits and optional private investments for younger workers. He also favors delaying retirement eligibility and longer work lives.
A former alcoholic, now sober over six years, recounts starting at 14, Navy service, abortion guilt, and daily drinking until court-ordered rehab. She credits Alcoholics Anonymous with acceptance, spiritual guidance, and rebuilding family ties, embracing sobriety one day at a time and finding inner beauty.
A Tribune column argues top NFL owners, led by William C Ford of the Detroit Lions with a fortune near 900 million, dominate the league financially. It claims players’ salaries pale beside owner wealth and asserts fans’ support, TV revenue, and the owners’ leverage will keep profits high even during a strike.
Citizens express disappointment over Department of Public Safety Detective Tony DeLaTorre's demotion. They claim he spoke as a private citizen about the Second Street ball diamond guardrail, demand an apology from City Manager Lyle Dresher, and criticize the timing of the Friday notice during his son's wedding week.
The Ottawa story centers on Tony DeLaTorre and others facing job threats for public opinion. Citizens question leadership actions, fear of demotions, and whether officials punish outspoken employees. The Oct 7 city commission meeting is cited as context for public responses and parental views on leadership.
The Ottawa Herald lists October 1, 1987 subscription rates for Ottawa and surrounding areas by carrier or mail. Local one month four fifty, three months twelve fifty, six months twenty four oh five, one year forty six. Franklin County and adjacent counties four fifty, thirteen, twenty five, forty eight. all other areas five fifty, sixteen, thirty one, sixty. Out of state subscribers incur five and a half percent sales tax.
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