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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1980
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald columnist critiques Gov. Carlin's plan to raise highway funds by adding sales tax to gasoline and a new five to eight cent per gallon increase. They warn higher taxes will chill gasoline sales, lag until 1981, and urge prompt action to meet a reported 35 million repair need.
The analysis notes Ted Kennedy trails in recent primaries in Kansas and Wisconsin while Carter remains the likely nominee. Kennedy blames Carter’s domestic policy for inflation, but the public rejects his liberal agenda as the cause of fiscal chaos and warns his role as a party spoiler risks deepening divisions.
Fragmentary OCR shows terse wartime reference to Burma invasion and scattered names such as Donnie Weaver and Susan, with timestamps and stray terms. The legible portion hints at a military action and associated individuals, but specifics are unclear.
Roving editor notes Jimmy Carter’s all around criticism yet highlights his landmark appointment of Julian Nava as ambassador to Mexico. Nava, 52, Harvard educated historian and California State University professor, urges better U S knowledge of Mexico and states Canada and Mexico are not adequately studied in schools. He asserts Carter’s bold choice reflects sensitivity to Mexican views and Third World ties, promising controversy and possible progress.
Dr Donahue explains that Felty's syndrome is a RA associated cluster with spleen enlargement and low blood counts. Leukopenia means a reduced white blood cell count and thrombocytopenia means fewer platelets, with anemia often present. The exact cause remains unknown.
The Kansas House approved a beer law tightening minors access and banning drinking in autos or on highways. They also kept alive a plan giving Legislature veto power over nuclear waste dumps, and approved a watchdog bill for the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services. Additional measures target election rigging, pay raises for civil workers, and court staff.
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