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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1981
Page
1
Ottawa Herald notes a national drop in mail volume due to higher stamp costs and private parcel services. Americans prefer talking on phones or tapes, and businesses now file by computer, risking a future decline in handwriting and letter writing literacy.
Russ Testorff argues that federal funding supports essential public education programs and warns tuition tax credits could widen inequality under Reagan. He notes state cuts, looming deficits, and questions whether defense spending should rival investment in youth education, urging consideration by leaders.
A long remembered Kansas Christmas when no snow meant fear of Santa not coming. A stern father drives a Model T to surprise his sons with a hidden Santa on a motorcycle, delivering gifts by lamp light and restoring festive warmth amid hard times. The scene preserves a father’s love and the season’s magic.
AP analyst notes a bleak 1981 outlook with rising unemployment inflation and large deficits. Hope hinges on Reagan policies and external events, as economists debate monetary restraint and industrial growth amid concerns of a repeat 1930s mood.
TV schedule features Gosman warnings and Christmas celebration at Crystal Cathedral as networks air a mix of news, talk, and classic films. Programs include The Tonight Show, Bob Hope specials, Fantasy Island, Rockford Files, and waves of scheduled movies led by Public Enemy of 1931 and The Vikings. Local newspaper also lists subscription rates and AP membership details.
Dear Dr. Donohue explains mothballs may harm when misused due to naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene. Prolonged high exposure risks liver and kidney damage, and ingestion or exposure near food is dangerous. He urges airing the home, medical check if exposed, and warns against excessive use.
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