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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1981
Page
2
A December 9 1981 Ottawa Herald column reflecting on the 40th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and the assassination of John Letmon. It argues the world still questions what lessons were learned from historic shocks and whether U S foreign and defense policy has truly changed since World War II amid claims of persistent surprise.
The passage argues that rapid response capability reduces relevance of who fires first, notes arms buildup tempts first strikes, cites Pearl Harbor as a historic example, and warns that broad gun access risks personal and collective tragedy. It ends urging to give peace a chance.
Richard Allen, national security adviser, complains reporters and camera crews camp on his lawn and invade privacy. He distinguishes between newspaper and TV media while noting much of his defense is cut from the editing room floor. The piece critiques perceived shabby conduct by TV crews.
A dense schedule shows classic films and era TV specials featuring Katharina Conrady Rosemarys family and the Johns and Snyders. Highlights include Christmas heritage pieces, An American Hero, and Surviva r segments with sports and news bleeds across ABC NBC and CBS style blocks.
The piece argues the Reagan era will be defined by deficit growth and tax cuts for the rich, risking a larger federal shortfall. It compares current shifts in the Republican stance to past GOP reversals after 1952 and 1962, noting critics warn of deeper cuts to social programs and education to balance the budget by 1984. Senatorial figures and Stockman are cited, with Pepper predicting 1982 elections mirroring 1954 dynamics.
AP report details small business owner Bob Loughlin of Portland and others angered by banks overcharging based on misleading prime rates. Cases against First National Bank of Atlanta and United Kentucky Bank move through courts as activists press reform. Federal Reserve and House Banking Committee note widespread use of non prime discounts, prompting banks to drop or reframe prime rate quotes.
President Reagan urges more private effort to meet social needs as a public poll shows strong support for private voluntary groups over government. The Roper Center survey of 1500 people finds 60 percent view private groups as efficient, 74 percent say they are responsive, while only 34 percent trust government. Respondents believe only 25 cents of tax dollars reach the needy and say private charity gets more to those in need. Reagan ties the findings to his voluntarism push and budget cuts.
A letter to Dr Donahue seeks relief from crippling nerve pain after alcoholism and cirrhosis. The doctor cautions that recovery varies, stresses abstinence, careful use of pain meds, and vitamin support, while noting prognosis improves for six of eight if staying sober.
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