This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1987
Page
1
The piece notes mixed commentary on Pat Robertson 10 weeks after his marriage and details a Seattle speech condemning Reagan aides, urging hardline anti communism actions, drastic policy shifts, and a self description of his six day plan before rest.
The piece argues over when open armed conflict counts as war and who can commit U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf. It cites a missile strike on a U S flagged tanker and subsequent U S naval shelling of Iranian platforms, urging Congress to test the War Powers Act.
In a dinner conversation with his sister in law the narrator debates women's rights and equality. He questions pay gaps and military service while she argues against second class treatment and defends the ERA defeat as a turning point for the movement. The exchange ends with uneasy parting.
A Monday fundraiser at First Baptist Church features Soroptimist Stew, a Better Homes & Gardens recipe borrowed dish that draws 20 home cooks to serve stew and cole slaw. Ottawa club members detail donations to Ottawa University scholarships, local education and health initiatives, and plans for a “phone pal” program while highlighting community service by the organization.
A Kansas look at press access compares Washington and Topeka interactions with governors. Since Docking, Kansas leaders have held regular news conferences and open contacts, notably Gov. Bennett who held daily sessions during sessions and frequent calls otherwise, fostering trust between press and government and arguing for a journalism role in democracy rather than state-controlled messaging.
Vice President George Bush struggles to define his candidacy in Iowa as he trails in a straw poll behind Robertson and Dole. Iowa congressmen say his image, strained by Reagan era associations, hurts him more than policy. The piece notes Bush’s attempts to appeal through emotion and tough talk, and quotes Tauke Leach on his reception in the state.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates effective October 1 1987. Local carrier and motor routes Ottawa area one month four dollars fifty seven cents three months twelve fifty six months twenty four dollars five cents, one year forty six dollars. Franklin County mail subscribers pay four fifty per month thirteen dollars per quarter twenty five dollars per half year thirty six? Noted state tax applies.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.