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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1985
Page
1
A federal court in St Louis reduced a desegregation case's legal bills to 2.4 million paid by taxpayers and allowed the lead attorney to charge 125 per hour. In Garden City a woman suing for unjust firing had her suit dismissed as groundless, with her two lawyers ordered to cover the company’s legal costs.
Stuart Awbrey argues in a mixed critique that chance underpins both Tom Stoppard plays and political fate. He cites Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead alongside contemporary Democratic leadership turmoil and a Republican undercard. He mocks party soul and highlights chance as a driver, ending with Ecclesiastes on time and chance.
Ottawa residents pay more after a City Commission decision driven by rising coal costs and freight. Excess capacity at Wolf Creek near Burlington and oversupply from Sunflower Electric in Holcomb fuel disputes over who should bear higher charges. The debate centers on whether paying for excess capacity is fair when power may exceed demand.
AP reports Wyatt Company finds salaried workers may see raises of 6.0 to 6.5 percent in 1985, with top management at 6.5 percent down from 6.7 in 1984. Middle management may slip to 6.0 percent, while others rise 6.2 to 6.4 percent. High technology leads at 7 percent. healthcare 5 percent. energy 6 percent.
AP review highlights award-worthy returns and debuts across networks. Bill Cosby leads as Welcome Return with The Cosby Show, Angela Lansbury joins Murder She Wrote, Elliott Gould earns mixed reception with E R, Farrah Fawcett earns Best Performance for The Burning Bed, Heartsounds crowned Best Show, NBC rises to second place, with critiques of miniseries like Mistral's Daughter and Jewel in the Crown and a biting jab at Glitter.
A reader asks about Kawasaki syndrome, its origin and prognosis. The reply notes it affects young children under eight, often under three, with fever red eyes lips mouth palms soles rash neck swelling and possible heart issues, usually full recovery though rare lasting effects. Cause unknown but infection suspected and aspirin helps.
Ottawa Herald lists daily pricing for trade area subscriptions in Ottawa and surrounding towns. Rates include one month 3.55, three months 9.85, six months 18.95, one year 36.35 with sales tax, outside area 4.55 monthly, 12.00 quarterly, 27.75 semiannual, 41.40 annual, out-of-state minus 4.5 percent tax. Robert B. Wellington is editor and publisher.
TV Tonight presents a collage of programming notes including Elvis celebration footage and classic movies, college basketball coverage Boston College at Syracuse, and various talk shows, documentaries, and dramas. The page weaves in brief plot hints and host appearances alongside sports scores and TV movie listings.
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