07 Jan 1984
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1984
Page
1
Saturday Notebook reports a county bridge replacement near Centropolis funded with federal aid, and a Kansas Historical Society dig planned under the Highway Archeological Salvage Program at Eight-Mile Creek. The budget cites an archaeologist at 20.54 per hour for 12 hours, totaling about 311.85, amid many other bridge costs.
Reader asks about heart conditioning and why continuous activities like running swimming or tennis better aid heart health than episodic sports such as golf. Dr Donahue explains that the heart strengthens with sustained activity, and walking the course increases aerobic benefit. riding a cart reduces this advantage when safe to walk.
A Reagan era column condemns the decision to pull the U S from UNESCO as a step toward unilateral power. It attacks the arrogant tone of U S officials, notes UNESCO's democratic makeup and Third World reliance, and argues the move undermines global cooperation and free press. It cites budget gaps, media control fears, and suggests the West should help rather than hinder developing nations.
AP analysis notes college grads faced a tough start after a deep recession with little experience and scarce training funds. A 1983-84 Hiring Council survey signals up to 36 percent rise in science and technical fields, but overall hiring remains below pre-recession levels as manufacturing job losses persist.
New York AP report outlines the perennial dilemma of whether to buy a house as interest rates and prices swing. It notes forecasts of slightly lower rates early year and rising prices, with 1980s median price projected up 6.2 percent from 1963. It covers adjustable rate mortgages at 11.5–12 percent versus fixed 13–13.5, and advises options like building cost cuts, completing projects yourself, buying before completion, or supplying parts to trim costs. It highlights risks from potential rate hikes and rental costs, plus claims about large effects of rate changes on buyers. It also includes a prayer and thought for the day.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details with delivery options in Ottawa Kansas area and surrounding towns. Rates shown include one month three months six months and one year, with separate outside trade area and out of state adjustments and sales tax indicated.
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