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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1985
Page
1
The second Reagan term faces criticism as William Bennett pledges loan reform and accuses some colleges of mismanagement while noting some students misuse funds. A measured view acknowledges abuse but calls for targeted fixes rather than broad sarcasm.
The piece notes the dollar's surge against the pound and other currencies, while the administration touts foreign confidence. It argues high dollar costs hit farmers and exporters, driven by massive debt and deficits. It warns deficits may push the dollar down when bills come due.
AP reports President Reagan's plan to dismantle long standing agricultural supports, risking 200000 farmers going broke or leaving lands. Officials cite debt crises and land speculation as core causes while portraying government withdrawal as inevitable and framed by fiscal deficits.
Roving editor John McCormally recalls the dawn of the Iwo Jima assault aboard the USS Darke. He details gear weight, pre battle routines, prayer, H hour at nine, and the first landing wave’s brutal toll as a Marine falls near him. The vivid, personal recollection captures the look, fear, and sorrow of that morning.
Columnist Stuart Aubrey salutes the 9th Armored Division for crossing the Rhine at Remagen on March 7, 1945. He recalls Eisenhower and Bradley adjusting plans to honor the daring feat, noting the bridge’s capture shortened the war and later reunion remarks from Eisenhower.
Cataracts can slightly raise glaucoma risk as lens swelling and sticky proteins may impede eye fluid. This is rare but real. Steroids, especially long use or eyedrops, can raise eye pressure and trigger glaucoma, but doctors monitor for these risks and manage them.
A chaotic TV schedule features Escape from New York with Kurt Russell as a fugitive hero rescuing the President, plus other 1980s and classic films, boxing, comedy, and news segments across HBO ESPN ABC channels tonight.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details and subscription prices for in area and outside trade area including Ottawa and surrounding towns. Rates shown include monthly, quarterly, semi annual and annual plans with tax considerations and out of state tax deduction.
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