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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1987
Page
1
Patricia Schroeder declined a Democratic presidential bid, citing a bowl of unset Jell-O among pretenders. She backed Gary Hart's rise, but his fall left little time or money to launch her own campaign. At 47, she eyes other opportunities if she broadens her appeal.
The Ottawa School Board adopts a revised student athlete discipline policy treating smoking and drinking alcohol as illicit drug use. First offense leads to two game suspension, second offense ends all sports for the year. Due process through hearings with the principal and athletic director is provided, with counseling being considered. More work is needed to reach students beyond athletics.
Ottawa High School counselor Ron Kimes argues youth students face employer pressure to work long hours. He notes conflicts with academics, urging parents to ensure reasonable hours so students attend school, complete assignments, and avoid fatigue in class. He supports youth employment in principle but not at school cost.
A parent recalls attending September parents night at Hawthorne School in Ottawa district. She urges active PTO participation, noting low turnout, happy daughter, and the need for room mothers for parties. Letters to the editor are welcomed with signatures and contact details.
Ottawa Herald lists delivery and mail rates effective July 1 1986 for Ottawa and surrounding area Franklin County and adjacent counties. Carrier and motor routes: one month 4.00 three months 11.00 six months 21.05 one year 40.00. Franklin County and adjacent counties: one month 4.50 three months 13.00 six months 25.00 one year 48.00. All other areas by mail: one month 5.50 three months 16.00 six months 31.00 one year 60.00. Out-of-state subscribers pay 5.4 percent sales tax.
October 1957 headlines wired a nation to space. Eisenhower debates over Little Rock integration and Hoffa’s Teamsters leadership frame a year of upheaval as the U S and Soviet Union race to space.
A columnist cites Bob Woodward and William Casey on Reagan's management style. Casey notes the president works from 9 to 5 on some days and takes afternoons off, with blocks of free time in the Oval Office. The piece argues Reagan handles vast duties in about 30 hours weekly, contrasting with other leaders and executives.
The column credits Joe Biden for withdrawing quickly after facing false scholarly claims and public scrutiny. It contrasts Biden with Reagan, argues for higher candidate standards, and notes GOP chatter about “squeaky clean” rivals while urging vigilance against nitpicking and dishonesty in politics.
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