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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1980
Page
1
Ottawa Herald discusses 3 million acres of farmland removed from production annually for highways, shopping centers, residences, and industry. It warns that rising world population and urban expansion threaten prime land, stressing land as a vital natural resource to protect.
The piece argues for long range national land preservation, citing Wisconsin's exclusive agricultural districts meant to shield farms from industry and housing. It warns against continuing depletion of natural resources like oil and gas and urges early practical planning to avoid future hardship.
Incumbent Republican Rep. Jim Jeffries won renomination after a bitter three way primary and held a unity luncheon in Topeka with opponents absent, while facing Democrat Sam Keys, Martha Keys’ former husband, as a tough general election challenger in a year expected to favor Republicans.
A TV listings page features Democratic National Convention coverage details with times subject to change, plus a slate of films and shows including Norma Rae, Hammersmith Is Out, Titanic, and Come Blow Your Horn. Also listed are Masterpiece Theatre Lillie The Sailor Prince and various news and talk programs.
James Kilpatrick analyzes the 1980 race, noting Carter faces a tough path against Reagan with possible Anderson disruption. He cites Southern voting shifts, black and women’s support, Jewish and labor concerns, and Carter’s incumbency advantages, projecting a Carter Reagan contest by November 4.
New York reporting cautious optimism on the economy as the recession may be milder than feared. Inflation, interest rates, and unemployment remain variables keeping the outlook uncertain and vigilant as observers weigh the path forward.
Reader asks about neck pain from an extra rib near the first rib. Dr Donahue explains symptoms arise from nerve and vessel compression and describes a wrist pulse test. surgical removal may help if severe, and arthritis may contribute. Additional Q and A cover intercourse after prostate removal, pelvic exams, and pregnancy outcomes. Arthritis mobility tips favor movement and rest with swimming as a low-stress exercise.
The job outlook may worsen before improving as experts note unemployment around 7.7 to 7.8 percent. July’s consumer price index is expected to rise by about half a point, with inflation framed as temporary by a drop in mortgage rates and a perceived core rate near 19 percent.
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