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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1987
Page
1
From Other Editors The Salina Journal thanks teachers for their noble calling and the extra hours spent after school, field trips, and student support. The piece honors those shaping children’s futures and urges continued dedication to teaching.
Atlantic has a feature on multi level marketing and pyramids, noting MLM firms like Amway and Herbalife. A new scam named airplanes invites $1500 to join an eight seat fictitious flight, with payouts collapses as recruiters spin up two more planes. State officials in southwest Kansas interview early signups to trace promoters.
The Ottawa Herald lists the staff and new subscription rates effective October 1 1987 for Ottawa area Franklin County and surrounding counties. Rates cover one month to one year by carrier, motor routes, or mail with varying prices and a 5.5 percent sales tax deduction for out of state sales.
A crowded north Baldwin scene hosted the Maple Leaf Festival with parade excitement and dozens of craft stalls. Spectators enjoyed bands from Ft. Leavenworth and Baker University plus local politicians, markets, and a full slate of rides, food and entertainment across a two day event.
An opinion piece questions the pace of progress in America, arguing that industry and science lag while foreign nations and companies gain on the United States. It cites GE, GM seeking Russian rocket help, Japan’s rising influence, and a Columbia course on corporate raiding as signs of decline, urging renewed U.S. manufacturing focus.
A critique of planning culture in Kansas notes rising costs from consultants in growth areas like Douglas and Johnson counties while broader regions stagnate. The piece mocks consultants’ endless data, policy options, and computer printouts, comparing planners to overpaid mothers who demand more lists and funding.
A Chicago reader recounts an incident after a Bears game where broadcaster Dick Vermeil made jokes about Polish players and viewers. Complaints followed to Congressman Lipinski, who secured an apology. Vermeil admitted the remarks were inappropriate, noting such ethnic humor is increasingly unacceptable on air and in print, though some find it still amusing.
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