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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1981
Page
1
Ottawa Herald notes gasohol promises faded as supply problems and higher production costs strain the plan. It explains corn based alcohol costs exceed gasoline per gallon and the energy balance remains unfavorable, dampening hopes of farmer fuel dominance.
The piece argues that producing alcohol for fuel is energy-inefficient and financially unfeasible without cheap energy or government support. It concludes that gasoline remains the primary answer, with reduced driving, car pools, efficient cars, and public transit as the real solutions, pressured by higher prices and an oil glut.
Kansas City Kansas port authority and General Motors seek a $500 million plan and 6,000 jobs for a new Piper area plant. GM demands sales and 20 year property tax exemptions, risking moves out of state. Sen Jim Allen of Ottawa questions the giveaways as Kansas needs jobs without harming local businesses.
A dense schedule lists 6:00 to 6:30 PM offerings featuring Melissa Manchester in concert and game shows. late-evening blocks include movies such as Tower of Evil and Deadly Mantis, with news, talk shows, sports, and public affairs tucked between. A mix of dramas, comedies, thrillers, Westerns, and crime features fill the night, highlighting Harper Valley PTA, Nero Wolfe, and Tom Horn among others.
A real estate broker reassures buyers he will find the best house and may help sellers, highlighting the broker’s dual role. The piece discusses how brokers earn commissions, potential conflicts, and regulators’ limited guidance, comparing real estate to stock and insurance brokers where income drives sales rather than advice.
A parent asks about persistent wheezing in a 14 month old. Doctors note many causes in young children, no single asthma test for under two, and urge thorough pediatric evaluation. They mention viral infections, narrow airways, mucus, and possible rare conditions. An elder considers whirlpool therapy for arthritis with positive remarks.
AP critic praises ABCs Masada as a lavish eight hour epic about Roman siege and Zealots. Peter OToole shines as Flavius Silva while Peter Strauss leads Eleazar as tensions mount, with desert filming and grand visuals elevating a bloated yet striking television spectacle.
The Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details with mail and carrier rates for trade area and out of state subscribers. Rates include monthly, quarterly, semi annual, and annual options, plus sales tax rules and a note that subscriptions in Ottawa and nearby towns include sales tax.
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