02 Feb 1983
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1983
Page
1
A group of Kansas Senate Democrats proposes a bill to create a state hospital commission modeled after the Kansas Corporation Commission. Six gubernatorial appointees plus agency secretaries would oversee hospital costs. The effort mirrors a similar failed bill from last session.
The nation's 100,000 independent truck drivers revolt over a 5 cent per gallon fuel hike, higher tire taxes, and new truck levies. Economists estimate an average $5,277 annual cost per trucker, but repeal seems unlikely. Protests risk public disruption, and past refusals have led to violence against rigs.
A dense listing of evening programming across networks features HBO with Sharky's Machine and Shogun Part 3, plus Scarlat and the Black and See How She Runs films. Also includes Great Performances Lincoln Center concert, NCAA basketball, and multiple standup, news, and late-night shows.
Reagan opposes public works jobs to curb unemployment while Congress shows growing support for job programs. A budget fight looms as extended unemployment benefits expire and lawmakers push for a $5 to $7 billion public works plan, with Republicans and Democrats weighing compromise. The debate centers on how to spur employment without derailing the president’s budget and influencing the 1984 election dynamics.
Roving editor argues critics should assess necessity of Reagan's defense build up. He insists the Soviet threat is overstated and that real cuts require bold choices like scrapping or scaling weapons and abandoning costly foreign commitments. Political courage is needed to oppose the president.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details with editor Wellington, and subscription prices for trade area and outside area. Local rates cover one month to one year with tax notes, plus 3.5 percent tax for out of state subscribers.
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