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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1987

Page

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Saline County Freedom Survey Picks Worship as Favorite

A Saline County Clerk survey of five freedoms shows worship as the top choice with 250 first place votes out of 739 total. The right to vote placed second with 205 votes, followed by the right to criticize the government with 100, freedom of press 98, and bear arms 98. The item notes public sentiment in a historical context and mentions a Constitution party event in Salina for the 200th anniversary.

Saline County Key Constitution Salina

Wrong-Wing Pols on Dole Use of Private Jets

The piece argues that Bob Dole uses private jets and charter planes for campaign travel, asking whether reimbursements cover costs and noting potential conflicts of interest with corporate sponsors. It compares Dole to Vice President Bush and urges reliance on commercial air travel to avoid perceived favoritism.

Bob Dole GOP Dole U.S. Tobacco Co Con-Agra Inc the Costal Corp General Mills Inc Browning-Ferris Industries George Bush Air Force Two Bush

I Do Some Things Well and Others Lose Me Fast

A reflective piece notes everyday tasks that elude the speaker from packing a suitcase to repacking a product, sharpening knives, or reading for long stretches. It contrasts struggles with small victories like guessing wakeful times, eating with chopsticks, and crafting salad dressing while noting a confident claim about a superior homemade dressing.

Margie Mars Earth

Mild winter predictions mix of almanac and folklore

The Herald notes the Old Farmer's Almanac forecast for the Central Great Plains, including Kansas, predicts a milder late fall and winter with above normal precipitation and below normal snowfall, while detailing several cold snaps. It contrasts this with local persimmon seed folklore from Richmond driver Jim Thompson and other traditional signs for weather.

Great Plains Kansas Jim Thompson Richmond Thompson The Herald

Cuomo Best Candidate Now for Democrats in 1988 Race

Cuomo stands as the strongest potential Democratic candidate despite pledges not to run. The column traces past stars like McGovern Carter Mondale and warns that primaries rarely create enduring leaders, urging Cuomo to enter and capitalize early. It argues voters distrust promises and notes Cuomo’s integrity could win support if he declares.

Mario Cuomo Cuomo Chicago George Will New York George McGovern America Shana Alexander McGovern Jimmy Carter Jerry Ford Ford Carter White House Ronald Reagan Walter Mondale Democratic Party Gary Hart Ted Koppel Joe Biden Biden Kennedy Jesse Jackson Jackson Louis Farrakhan

Ottawa Herald subscription rates 1966 update

The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates effective July 1 1966 for Ottawa area Franklin County and surrounding counties by carrier and mail. Local one month four dollars or more depending on plan, mail rates higher with discounts for longer terms, tax noted.

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