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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1987
Page
1
Jeff Weigel, a 22-year-old with muscular dystrophy who uses a wheelchair, faced rejection when he sought to join a mixed league after bowling success in a handicapped league. Despite a vote approving him, threats of other bowlers quitting led to his exclusion, underscoring prejudice in sports accessibility.
The National Endowment for the Humanities released a survey showing low history knowledge among American high school students. Seventy percent misdated the Civil War, many could not place the Constitution's writing within fifty years, and many guessed Columbus sailed in the 1700s. The piece warns history repeats and urges study to avoid future pitfalls.
Anthony Hensley of Topeka commends Congressman Bob Whittaker for his Topeka visit during the state highway session. He notes Rep. Slattery’s success in federal highway funding and suggests Whittaker could better assist southeast Kansas by engaging with Transportation Secretary Elizabeth Dole. Hensley also thanks locals for the coffee and donuts provided during the event.
Phyllis Birzer of Ottawa complains that the Aug 31 leading editorial on Dole was misleading and hollow in tone. She defends Dole, cites Cold War concerns about Soviet influence, and argues the U S and allies are holding the line in Europe and the Americas with actions backing their stance.
Time Magazine questions America's coastline loss as California faces steady shoreline retreat. The piece cites rising sea levels, El Nino impacts, and fossil-fuel driven climate factors, warning of beachfront changes and long term implications for Southern California shores.
A Colorado visit underscores the surge in national park use from 33 million in 1950 to 365 million in 1986 with projections to 1.5 billion by 2050. The piece argues for expanded funding and stronger protection against overuse and private interests, citing Great Basin National Park and policy shifts under the Reagan era.
The writer recalls a lifetime of car ownership from a Model T to a Lincoln Mark VII, linking driving choices to life milestones. He describes wartime and postwar purchases, travels coast to coast, and a retirement dream fulfilled by buying a modern Ford made Lincoln. Peggy's initial doubt gives way to approval as the car's features astonish.
A verbose columnist criticizes the idea of carbonating milk as a cure for dairy farmer troubles. The piece envisions flavors and crossovers with Scotch, beer, and coffee, laments public relations fixes, and argues milk quality and cheese standards matter more than gimmicks. It notes Holstein production and calls for better-tasting milk and European cheeses to revive demand.
Ottawa Herald lists updated 1986 subscription rates for delivery in Ottawa and surrounding area by carrier and motor routes, Franklin County by mail, all other areas by mail, with monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual plans and out of state sales tax. Includes staff titles and office details.
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