Dole Leads Iowa Poll Ahead of February Caucus
Iowa politics center on retail campaigning as Dole holds a lead in the Des Moines Register poll and Robertson wins a straw poll. Analysts say Bush faces an organizing gap and must rally in a state where Dole appears positioned to ride a late surge if no unforeseen disaster hits.
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Autumn Memories by Whitley Austin
Retired Salina editor Whitley Austin recalls growing up in an eastern Kansas town during autumn. He paints a vivid portrait of October weather, schooldays, weekend gatherings, walnut groves along the Neosho and Marais des Cygnes, walnut skins, prairie outings, and seasonal foods. He reflects on threshing bees, shucking bees, roasting ears, and family traditions by firelight, including books and simplified classics for youth.
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Erasing the Classic Peter Rabbit in a New Edition
The writer attacks a Ladybird Books revised edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit updating Beatrix Potter's 1901 classic. Critics say simplification harms imagination, noting changes to language and removal of Peter's father’s death. The author defends original prose and artistic drawings as essential to early literature.
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Business Troubles Point to Decline in U S Commerce
A Kansas columnist critiques modern business culture. He argues that high priced, opaque dealer practices inflate costs, while regulators and executives detach from customer realities. The piece laments trust erosion, rising trade deficits, and the inability to secure simple goods or honest government interaction.
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September notes pace, politics, and sports in the news
A columnist muses on September’s rush returning from August slowdowns. Dole resigns as Transportation Secretary amid campaign ties. Dole criticizes expectations of a candidate's spouse. Bob Dole eyes foreign policy with Nicaragua quip. Chiefs face fan hopes and strike fears. USA Today’s fifth anniversary is teased with Remnick’s sharp take on its design and public image.
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Integrity Versus the Issues in Presidential Race
A political commentator rails against focus on personal life over honesty. The piece recounts Joseph Biden’s alleged speech plagiarism and misstatements, contrasts with Sen. Simon and Gov. Cuomo on issue emphasis, and argues integrity of public officials matters more than policy topics or scandals.
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Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates Effective July 1 1986
Ottawa Herald publishes new subscription rates for delivery and mail in Ottawa area Franklin County and adjacent counties. Local carriers offer monthly to yearly options with lower rates for in-state. Out-of-state subscribers are subject to 5.9 percent sales tax.
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