21 Dec 1983
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1983
Page
1
A federal appeals court ruled against recalling cars over defective emission controls if they exceed five years or 50,000 miles. The decision limits EPA action, citing Congress defined car life at five years or 50,000 miles. Cadillacs from 1975 era became the focal point, showing delays hurt pollution control and industry burden.
A reader notes a conflicting ad claiming a foreign BMW could be fully written off in three years under new tax law, while tax life for environmental rules might be five years. The piece mocks government coordination and highlights differing usages of car lifespan between IRS rules and other regulations.
Daily Ottawa Kansas TV guide lists NCAA basketball matchups Dartmouth at Carolina and Wake Forest at Boston, HBO movie diversions like Creepshow, plus sports skiing downhill coverage from Italy and classic films including Mildred Pierce and Six Weeks. Local station WKAP and network airings feature The Man in the Santa Fe Spy and In Search of.
President Reagan voices peace as top wish but rejects early U.S. withdrawal from Lebanon. He renews commitment to the 1,800 Marines' mission, denying pullout for political reasons despite rising casualties and a looming 1984 election year debate.
AP Business Analyst looks at the 1980s downturn mood, noting consumer fatigue and lean corporate shifts. It cites 1983 model car trends with luxury features rising and basic radios dipping, while University of Michigan data shows rising consumer sentiment but financing constraints loom for big purchases.
A parent asks whether adenoid removal or ear tube insertion suits her four year old with chronic middle ear fluid and hearing loss. The doctor describes how blocked Eustachian tubes cause fluid buildup, the role of tubes in the ear drum, and that adenoid removal may help but not always.
A reader questions adenoids shrinking with age and potential hearing loss. Dr Donohue explains calcium blockers do not treat spastic colon, antihistamines may be needed during allergy seasons, shingles risk rises with age due to waning immunity, anemia can cause dizziness with blood tests, and nickel allergy can be checked by coating jewelry.
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