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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1987
Page
1
The piece criticizes White House reporters for shouting at President Reagan and laments the constant tone of press conferences. It argues the correspondents seek sensational tape while ignoring alternative news methods, calling their approach boring and self-serving despite Reagan’s limited public appearances.
The Senate could vote on Supreme Court nominee Robert H. Bork to curb government waste, yet a majority plans to oppose him. President Reagan vows to pursue Bork’s confirmation to the end, and if rejected will nominate another equally objectionable candidate, highlighting strained political compromise.
Shirley Thompson, waiting tables for $2.50 an hour in Protection, Kansas, and her husband Elmer, a road grader operator, epitomize oil industry downturn. After 20 years in drilling, lost home and income, they rely on Red Cross aid while lamenting scarce help for unemployed oil workers. A Labor Department study cites about 175,000 oil related jobs lost in five years, with fewer earth science graduates finding work as major firms cut hires.
A list of lawmakers and contact points includes President Reagan at The White House Washington DC 20500 Sen Bob Dole at 141 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 telephone 202 224 6521 Sen Nancy Kassebaum 304 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 telephone 202 224 4774 Rep Bob Whittaker 2436 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 telephone 202 225 3011 State Sen Jim Allen Room 1285 Statehouse Topeka 66612 telephone 296 7361 State Rep Jack Beauchamp 174W Statehouse Topeka 66612 telephone 296 7676.
The writer laments modern World Series excesses and media hype while recalling past Series lore. He contrasts indoor, primetime coverage with the old days, recalls personal memories from Kansas and St. Louis, and notes his son will soon attend real Series games. He ends by blaming neither the series nor the era.
Alf Landon, longtime Kansas GOP chairman and liberal voice admired for restraint and diplomacy, dies at 100. The obituary recalls his influence, friendships with Nelson Rockefeller, and moments capturing his empathy and wit, including a memorable 1976 convention encounter with press VIPs.
The piece reflects on recent clashes in Jerusalem and the West Bank, noting tear gas at the Western Wall and fighting around Temple Mount, while Gaza refugees suffer in harsh occupation. It cites U S Secretary of State Shultz’s visit, the Israeli lobby’s power, and calls for fair mediation and Palestinian representation in peace talks.
The Ottawa Herald lists staff positions including Editor Publisher Jim R Hitch and Terry Ostmeyer Managing Editor with Mike Geiss Advertising Dir. It provides October 1 1987 subscription rates for Ottawa surrounding area Franklin County adjacent counties and all other areas with monthly quarterly semiannual and annual options and tax details.
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