29 Aug 1983
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1983
Page
1
An analysis notes the Pan American Games drug scandal in Caracas where several top American athletes withdrew after steroid use. It argues steroids distort health and fairness, warns how idols influence youth, and calls on athletes to clean up the sport.
The piece argues Malibu homeowners face storms and erosion losses totaling hundreds of millions, while federal aid and costly shore protection projects seem misaligned. It condemns coastal developers for seeking exclusive beachfront gains amid recurring disasters.
A dense TV guide listing 6 PM to midnight programming across networks with news, sports, talk shows, late movies, classic comedies, and two feature films including On Her Majesty's Secret Service and The Godfather Part II. Notable names include George Lazenby Diana Rigg Robert De Niro and Al Pacino.
The piece explores the 1984 potential for women and Black candidates to gain influence in national elections. It discusses possible female vice presidential picks, including Elizabeth Dole for the GOP and Geraldine Ferraro or Lindy Boggs for the Democrats, and notes concerns about voting blocs and gender or racial barriers.
CBS News suspended producer George Crile from editorial duties amid a $120 million libel suit over his documentary The Uncounted Enemy. Crile says he was silenced during CBS internal probe and faced cold shoulders while assisting lawyers defending CBS. CBS President Van Gordon Sauter chose suspension over firing, shelving Crile’s Nicaragua project.
Reader asks how calcium builds up in arteries and heart valves despite dietary intake. Dr Donahue explains calcium deposits can form at scarred or damaged sites from rheumatic fever or hypertension, not from overall calcium intake, and suggests blood pressure control, cholesterol management, weight, smoking cessation, and exercise to prevent further deposits.
H R Block announces a basic income tax course starting September 15 with morning and evening sessions in Ottawa. The 4 week program covers all phases of tax preparation with practical experience and potential job interviews for graduates. No qualifications required and a modest fee includes textbooks and supplies.
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