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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1987
Page
2
Secretary of State Graves announces a booth at the Kansas State Fair Industrial Building to conduct a straw poll with two voting machines and paper ballots. Questions cover a presidential primary, public smoking, Kansas Lottery, seat belt use, and citizen petition access to ballot amendments.
Briscoe Drug at 9th and S Main recently completed a modern exterior redo and installed a classy sign. Plaza Theatre at 209 S Main also had its storefront repaired after a summer car crash, with the entire front repainted to improve the 200 block’s appearance.
Rep. Gene Amos, Republican, drove Kansas highways in Gov Hayden’s plan to gauge need for new projects. He logged 65 mph on K-96 between Wichita and Hutchinson, saying a four lane would be nice but not strictly necessary. The question: why hasn’t Amos been arrested for speeding after pleading guilty remains unclear.
John Payson intends to sell Vincent van Gogh Irises, once hung in his living room, hoping for up to 39 million dollars. The piece belonged to his mother, who also owned the NY Mets. Tip O'Neill releases a memoir with William Novak, who also coauthored Iacocca. A Montana scientist raises gene editing concerns amid global safety fears, while Jerry Falwell lobbies for Judge Bork's Supreme Court seat as Congress faces mass lobbying and form-letter campaigns.
A nostalgic essay recalls early school days in a time when big round pencils, protractors, and inked notebooks defined the classroom. The writer contrasts past and present practices, from shoe tying courtesy to free textbook programs, and reflects on classmates like Connie and Nancy Hale, ending with thoughts on students’ fortunes.
A recent immigrant Vasnik learns about cheating in baseball during a game. The narrator explains spitballs, sandpaper, Vaseline on caps, foreign substances in gloves, cork in bats, and the idea that cheating is wrong unless one gets away with it. The tale ends with Vasnik stealing peanuts and reflecting on the American way.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates effective July 1 1986 and onward. Local carrier and motor route options in Ottawa area cost 4.00 per month 11.00 for three months 21.05 for six months and 40.00 per year. Franklin County and nearby counties rates are 4.50 per month 13.00 for three months 25.00 for six months and 48.00 per year. All other areas by mail 5.50 per month 16.00 for three months 31.00 for six months and 60.00 per year. Out of state add 5.5 percent sales tax.
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