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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1982
Page
1
The lame-duck session raises questions about refinancing government to keep it operating and whether Congress serves the public. Rep. Paul McCloskey notes many members view Congress as a career and seek reelection, raise salaries, embarrass opponents, and push pork on money bills, highlighting poor service to the public.
The National Transportation Safety Board backs higher drinking ages, noting a 28 percent drop in fatal crashes among 19 to 21 year olds in states that raised the limit since 1976. Kansas included, despite a committee’s caution on conclusiveness amid controversy.
The page lists a dense 1982 Ottawa Kansas TV guide featuring NBC HBO and local programs. Highlights include Inside the NFL, Don’t Cry It’s Only Thunder, Batman, Dr No, Knight Rider, Falcon Crest and NCAA Holiday Bowl previews with Washington Week/Review and Market to Market.
Kuwait faces its worst financial disaster as 28 000 postdated unfunded checks helped push a nine billion dollar stock surge into collapse. Officials warn two years of economic deterioration and possible 200 to 300 bankruptcies, with the state setting aside 1.7 billion for smaller dealers and seeking outside legal help.
AP report details how a 15 percent salary rise for members of Congress passed the House using a two vote tactic while a 208 208 tie blocked the cap renewal. The Senate then voted down the House plan leaving salaries at 60662.50 through next March at least.
Reader questions about splinter hemorrhages on fingertips as a sign of heart valve infection and about McArdle's disease. Endocarditis signs include fever and heart murmurs. most splinter hemorrhages result from fingertip trauma. McArdle's is a rare inherited enzyme deficiency causing fatigue and muscle cramps. no enzyme replacement exists, so exercise must be limited.
AP writer Fred Rothenberg notes CBS counterprograms with the vapid action yarn Deadly Encounter starring Larry Hagman and a stunt helicopter. Sam Hooten, ex Vietnam ace, clashes with former flame Chris in a thin plot driven by aerial stunts rather than writing. Hagman’s performance repeats late Dallas bravado, while the helicopter steals scenes with showy tricks.
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