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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1981
Page
1
From Our Readers urges full backing of President Reagan's economic proposal. The writer, F. M. Ayers of Wellsville, argues a watered down plan harms recovery, calls Congress to ignore special interests, and warns inflation and unemployment could worsen if rejected. The letter stresses action, personal responsibility, and leadership willing to buck trends.
A letter complains that higher rates from the Postal Department will worsen service, noting 18 cent stamps and 12 cent cards with potential 20 and 15 cent increases. It mentions slow Texas mail routed via Florida, late valentines, and checks not arriving, arguing Reagan could trim the budget by ending postal subsidies.
TV guide style listing highlights from 7:00 to 12:30 am with shows across news, sports, drama, and science fiction. Notable entries include Monster's Revenge, The Wizard of Oz inspired trip, Flying Midgets adventure, and classic western Rio Lobo with John Wayne, plus NBC and ABC cinema and news programs.
The piece questions a direct action against Cuba as possible, notes pressures to deploy naval force to halt arms to El Salvador, and contrasts Reagan era policy with Roosevelt era aims. It warns escalation, urges peace, and asks how to withdraw while addressing Soviet influence and regional grievances. It reflects on historical echoes and the cost of intervention.
AP analysis notes inflation and tax law force foundations like Rockefeller Ford and 24,000 others toward spending beyond their means. Eugene Struckhoff says unless law changes, these endowments will shrink, jeopardizing health education arts. Foundations face a choice between high realized income and capital gains hoping for growth, or risk liquidation under prudent investing rules.
AP TV writer Peter J. Boyer critiques ABCs three hour film Miracle on Ice. He argues drama is contrived, misrepresenting the spontaneous pride of Americas hockey victory. The piece notes Malden as Herb Brooks and emphasizes audience weariness with scripted tension.
A pianist reports six weeks of hand pain and numb fingertips affecting dexterity. Dr Donahue urges an examination to identify possible nerve, circulation, or muscle causes and emphasizes testing before giving up on tests. The column also addresses infertility after ectopic pregnancy, a prayer fragment about faith and healing, and a question about cibininic acid to stimulate appetite.
Ottawa Herald outlines daily newspaper pricing for in trade area by mail and carrier, with separate out of state rates. Includes tax details, subscription durations, and editor publisher credits.
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