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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1981
Page
1
A two year old sedan rear bump leads to taillight bumper replacement costs totaling 236 dollars and insurance guidance to obtain multiple estimates. A report notes replacement parts raise costs far above original, illustrating a throw away society and rising insurance rates. A West Coast note warns about fruit fly spread and spraying costs affecting organic gardening in California.
A memo by John McCormally rails at Ronald Reagan’s leadership, accusing the press of stage managing the president and shielding him from accountability. The piece questions naval maneuvers, air safety incidents, and the balance of taxes, deficits, and defense while urging public scrutiny and answers.
A 38 year old woman with a history of osteoarthritis asks if tennis, jogging, and aerobic dancing could injure her joints. The doctor notes OA is unusual at 38 and recommends confirming diagnosis, suggests swimming or stationary biking, and advises balancing activity with pain and professional evaluation.
In Topeka Kansas the Interim Education Committee chair Sen Donald Montgomery said many parents misunderstand their rights to due process in special education hearings. He noted funding gaps for gifted programs and outlined upcoming site visits to Wichita Kingman and Cunningham to inspect local services.
A column of reader questions covers dating after long marriages, coping with loneliness, and balancing household duties. Advice urged cautious dating, warn against lonely hearts clubs, and suggest practical steps to restore self worth, with a closing biblical prayer.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription pricing for trade area and out of state readers. Rates cover by mail and carrier options with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual terms, including sales tax details and regional variations. Membership noted with Associated Press affiliation and editor Robert B. Wellington.
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