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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1984
Page
1
The essay criticizes the jury award of 200000 to Jerry Falwell in the Falwell v Hustler case, arguing the decision chills criticism of public figures. It cites the judge denying a privacy claim and warns such rulings threaten free speech and accountability of officials.
National story this week centers on the federal budget and Secretary of Defense Cap Weinberger. President Reagan seeks $42 billion in cuts for three years with $8 billion from the $330 billion defense budget. Weinberger counters with a $6 billion reduction by freezing pay for the well off, while MX missiles and battleships remain funded.
A reader asks about multifocal PVCs and their effect on heart rhythm. The explanation uses an orchestra metaphor, describing the heart’s pacemaker and how discordant signals from different heart sections cause chaotic beats. The article notes treatment aims to restore calm in the lower chamber and references scripture and prayer.
The Ottawa Kansas Herald USPS publication lists daily frequency with editor Robert B. Wellington. It provides trade area and out-of-area subscription pricing for one month, three months, six months, and one year, including sales tax and a deduction for out-of-state subscribers.
AP analysis shows how protecting industries like steel and autos through quotas or voluntary limits can ease short term pains but risk long term costs. A 15 percent steel quota could raise prices by 8.9 percent and potentially cut tens of thousands of jobs, while a 6 percent cap on Japanese exports favors US production but may not cure the underlying malaise.
British actors Neil Dickson and Cecil Humphreys describe living in Roman times during filming in Tunisia for A D the NBC miniseries about the birth and spread of Christianity. They and three others are the five continuous characters spanning 69 A D through the crucifixion.
Proponents vow to push for Senate televising after Jan. 3 but Majority Leader Robert Dole opposes early floor action. Aides say his stance centers on deficits and decorum, while former leaders and Armstrong signal renewed effort to mount a coalition for TV in the chamber.
A scattered TV guide style page lists sports legends and entertainment items including Merlin Olsen hosting Sports Illustrated tribute, classic films like Our Man Flint and Let No Man Write My Epitaph, HBO profiles, and prime time lineups featuring sports, drama, and comedy across channels with dates and cast names. The page mixes program summaries with actor rosters and era-specific promos.
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