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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1987
Page
4
Elizabeth Dole plans to step down Oct 1 from the Transportation post to join her husband Bob Dole’s presidential campaign. An official noted a meeting with President Reagan but offered no specifics on timing or the exit date. Dole, the cabinet’s only woman, has served 40 years in the role.
GOP activists split on Pat Robertson impact but agree he commands attention after his 33.6 percent showing in Ames. Dole and Bush placed behind Robertson with 24.9 and 22.4 percent as Kemp and du Pont trailed. About 4,200 ballots were cast of 5,700 tickets. Robertson emphasized at the rally that he can win.
Kansas interim study on Ways and Means and Educational Planning Commission meet in Topeka with multiple sessions. Other sessions include lotteries workshops in Wichita and Dodge City, AIDS task force in Hays, public hearings by Parole Board in Wichita, and constitution bicentennial observances with Gov Hayden and officials in multiple cities. Various contact numbers and locations listed.
Sen. Patrick Leahy told Midwest governors that rural America faces deepening poverty under the Reagan era and urged passage of the Rural Development Initiatives Act of 1987. The plan would create a rural development financing authority and provide 30 million dollars yearly to states plus 200 million in grants, with loan subsidies for rural businesses. Nebraska Gov. Kay Orr voiced hope for shared lessons and a long term shift toward the heartland as governors from 13 states gather.
Washington AP reports the Reagan White House stays optimistic about Robert H. Bork's Supreme Court confirmation as hearings open Tuesday. Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee voice uphill votes amid debates on abortion rights and other issues, with more than 100 witnesses requested.
In Washington, dairy advocates press for an Truth in Frozen Pizza Labeling Act to require large label notices on pizzas using cheese substitutes like casein. Critics warn of backlash, suggesting real cheese labels or cholesterol disclosures. industry concerns focus on cost and budget implications.
Five people died in weekend Kansas crashes across multiple counties. Jeffrey L. Mesenbrink, 29, of Lawrence, died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after his bicycle was struck on a busy Lawrence street. Deann D. Ferris, 26, of Kansas City Missouri, was killed when the truck she rode in crashed north of Atchison on Kansas 7. A five year old boy died in a Sumner County two car crash amid heavy rain. Anthony Wagner of Belle Plaine died after transfer to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Two women perished in a U.S. 50 collision near the Kansas State Fairgrounds when a car hit by a tractor trailer was struck by another truck.
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