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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1982
Page
1
A local Ottawa man criticized city government yet urged residents to recognize daily maintenance. He highlighted well kept parks from Kanza to City and Forest Parks, noting clean streets, reliable power and water services, and the overall inviting condition for travelers and residents.
The Senate increases the federal cigarette tax provoking Democratic protests in Kansas who warn reduced smoking harms state receipts. In Iowa, a Democratic candidate for governor favors privatizing liquor stores to boost sales. The piece argues Democrats historically fight for public welfare but cave on tobacco and alcohol, miscasting temperance crusaders as liberals, and contends health gains justify revenue losses.
Television guide listing for 6:00 to 11:30 PM includes Nasl Weekly Green Acres Dick Cavett Star Trek Race for the Pennant and various movies and specials with Mel Gibson John Philip Law Sam Neill Mary etc. Notable entries include Attack Force Seven High Commissioner Two Rode Together Friday the 13th Part 2 The Enforcer and Rumpole of Bailey among others.
In response to cholesterol questions, the recommended targets vary from 240 being acceptable to 200 as ideal, with 150 to 180 as optimal for reducing buildup. Diet adherence is advised, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure, and changes should be discussed with a doctor. Aldomet may affect sexual arousal in a few people, but not all, and a physician should assess whether a dosage change is needed rather than stopping treatment.
John McCormally argues big oil firms push cash-only sales risking robberies and higher prices. He describes a 7,200 mile trip noting premiums and price disparities, faulting cash handling costs and highway neglect while urging credit card use for safety and convenience.
AP Business Analyst notes that even with strong growth, lowering unemployment may be harder due to automation, foreign competition, and cost sharing by employers. July jobless rate hit 9.8 percent, with about 10.8 million seeking work, 1.5 million discouraged, and 5.5 million part time.
Philip Anglim, fresh from The Elephant Man, plans an eight hour miniseries on Maurice Barrymore. Anglim will star as Barrymore, with MMA backing and David Butler writing. Filming expected late 1982 or early 1983, no network yet.
The Ottawa Herald lists daily publication Monday through Saturday with subscription options for trade area including Ottawa and surrounding towns and for outside trade area. Rates shown: one month 3.50, three months 9.75, six months 18.75, one year 36.00 including sales tax. outside trade area one month 4.50, three months 11.85, six months 22.50, one year 41.00 with 3.5 percent sales tax deduction for out-of-state subscribers.
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