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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1982
Page
1
Editorial notes ongoing dissatisfaction with how judges are chosen in Kansas. In Johnson County lawyers propose restoring electing district court judges, while the current system keeps judges out of partisan politics but suffers from a secret nominating committee. Opening committee meetings could improve public trust and selection quality.
The Kansas census tallies 3 819 government units including cities counties school districts and districts prompting calls to consolidate townships districts and counties to improve economy of government versus larger states Pennsylvania Texas and California exceed Kansas in population implying shrinking frontier era governance.
TV Tonight features a packed schedule with Green Acres and Trek, plus CBS sports wrap and HBO films. Notable items include M A S H, Magnum style adventures, The Sharks Nat Geographic special, and movies First Family and Vendetta For The Saint. Live news and late entries close the night with Tonight Show and Nightline voice.
Congress faces renewed salary debate as a budget bill amendment could have triggered a pay increase. Members vote 265 to 146 against the proposal, citing voter backlash and past tax-break scrutiny. Rep Millicent Fenwick urges a raise, noting broad public support after Donahue interview.
A doctor explains tics as involuntary movements common in children, most are temporary and require no treatment, though severe or persistent tics may need evaluation and care, with attention to Tourette's syndrome. The letter also shares supportive advice and a Bible verse for comfort.
The Ottawa Herald lists publication details for Ottawa Kansas with editor Robert B. Wellington and provides subscription rates for local and out-of-area readers. The item also contains stray medical and religious text unrelated to the newspaper’s business.
British import Open All Hours on Entertainment Channel follows Arkwright a tight fisted storekeeper who hides a money belt and plans a weekend with Granville while Nurse Gladys helps arrange a hotel night. The comedy centers on innuendo misadventures and a wary uncle nephew duo.
Free electronic hearing tests will be offered by Beltone Hearing Aid Specialists at the Royal Manor Motel in Ottawa on Wednesday, August 25 from noon to 3 pm. Tests use modern electronic equipment to assess possible correctable hearing loss and suggest annual testing for ongoing issues. If unable to attend, call the motel to schedule another time or arrange in home testing.
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