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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1985
Page
1
The Agriculture Department projects corn at 8.3 billion bushels up eight percent, soybeans at 2.26 billion up five percent, and a wheat production drop with lower demand. Exports fall and Soviets may buy 16 million tons less grain, risking a $15 billion drop in farm income. Congress and the president offer little action while deficits loom.
The piece notes 3.6 million Americans sought IRS extensions to mid August, mostly those who owed money rather than those due refunds. It argues timely payments could reduce government borrowing, prompting caution about extensions and their impact on federal finances.
A dense TV guide lists HBO and ESPN film and series offerings including Streets of Fire, Welcome Home Soldier Boys, Munster Go Home, They Shoot Horses Don’t They, Revenge of the Nerds, Pal Joey, Blackout, and Eddie Macon’s Run. The lineup covers news programs, sports, variety specials, and classic comedies across networks with intended air times and channel notes. The schedule mentions Washington Week, Nightly Business Report, Pit highlights, and late-night talk show fare.
Roving editor John McCormally visits Flower Hill in Wuhan area to describe a commune now run by township governments. He notes 30,000 residents across 19 villages, mixed agriculture and industry, no private land ownership but limited private contracts, improving social services, a textile factory, and rising living standards amid harsh peasant life.
AP Diplomatic Writer R Gregory Nokes reports that Botha’s rejection of any dramatic move toward black political rights undercuts Reagan’s aim to defeat sanctions. Congressional leaders view the speech as strengthening pro-sanction majorities, while McFarlane and ONeill express disappointment and note a shift away from constructive engagement.
The column explains Guillain Barré as a non rare paralysis often following a viral infection, with symptoms starting in the legs and possibly affecting breathing. Recovery typically begins in 2-4 weeks post-weakness halt, most patients regain full function over 6-18 months, while a few have lasting impairment or rarely death.
Hanna Barbera announces a syndicated run of 65 Jetsons episodes starting next month. The original voice cast led by George O Hanlon Daws Butler and Don Messick returns with the family including George Jane Judy and Elroy. Barbera cites warmth and family comedy as key to enduring appeal bridging past and present tech visions.
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