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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1981
Page
3
The piece compares the 40th anniversary of Pearl Harbor with the first anniversary of John Lennon’s murder and argues that few remember the Lessons of history yet many analyses claim postwar policy was shaped by that day. It notes lingering questions about surprise and foreign policy.
A page 2 essay argues that rapid response in war, whether caused by first strike or defensive buildup, yields the same grim outcome. It warns arms accumulation tempts use, cites Pearl Harbor as a caution, and notes every country with a gun risk to lives. The piece urges choosing peace over escalation.
Richard Allen, national security adviser, says reporters and camera crews harass him, camping on his lawn and intruding on his home. He distinguishes between newspaper and TV crews, noting much of his defense ends up on the cutting room floor.
TV listings mix Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy film Adam's Rib with clips and multiple programs. Highlights include The Muppet Show, Hogan's Heroes, Sanford and Son, The Greatest American Hero, and a Billy Graham Crusade special. Also noted are NBA game Hawks vs Cavaliers, City station moves, and nostalgic Christmas specials with Anne Murray concerts and Shopping network moments.
A column notes that Reagan era tax cuts trigger large projected deficits through 1986 and beyond. It compares current Republican shifts to 1954 political realignment, citing Kassebaum, Stockman, Grassley, Jepsen, Pepper and Ike era lessons on sustaining or repealing the New Deal.
AP analysis details angry borrowers including Bob Loughlin of Portland Jackie Kleiner of Atlanta and Joe Pat Downs of Bardstown as they challenge banks for overcharged loans and false prime rates. Cases span First National Bank of Atlanta United Kentucky Bank and First Interstate Bank of Oregon with settlements sought, appeals ongoing, and banks retreating from posting prime rates. The Federal Reserve and House Banking Committee note rate disparities, urging caution in loan contracts.
President Reagan frames voluntary action as efficient private relief, citing a Roper Center survey for the American Enterprise Institute. The study shows broad support for private groups but a reluctance to volunteer, with 74 percent deeming private organizations responsive and only 25 cents of a tax dollar reaching the needy. The public doubts private efforts can fully replace government cuts.
A 45 year old alcoholic recovering with AA asks for relief from painful alcoholic neuritis. The doctor explains nerve damage causes vary, recovery possible with abstinence, cautious use of pain meds, and vitamin supplements to correct deficiencies. A separate inquiry about spa workouts questions heavy lifting for women. an expert notes heavy weights grow muscle size but not to bodybuilder levels due to hormonal differences.
Ottawa Herald lists publication details and subscription prices for trade area and out of area. Rates include one month to one year terms with differing regional tax inclusions and a note about 3.5 percent out-of-state sales tax.
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