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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1985
Page
1
Kansas lawmakers face a clash over raising the beer age from 18 to 21 as the federal highway aid hinges on compliance. Opponents warn taverns would suffer, while the Tavern League proposes replacing the loss with higher beer taxes, risking out of state drinking.
Ottawa Truck Corporation formalizes a deal with a French partner to market in Canada and eventually assemble the Commando, a radical all terrain vehicle said to go anywhere on land and adapt to myriad uses. If sales meet hopes, the venture could become the community’s flagship business, though the gamble of introducing such a different product is noted.
Dear Dr Donohue notes many silent heart attacks occur even in healthy people and stresses EKG for damage assessment. Irritable bowel syndrome is addressed with diet changes and stress management, plus practical tips like avoiding milk, caffeine, and adding fiber.
A local newspaper notice from Ottawa Kansas provides subscription rates for trade area and outside trade area residents. Rates cover one month to one year with taxes noted and an out of state tax deduction. Fredrick Wellington is listed as editor and publisher.
Mac Goetz argues that New York subway fear, not vigilante violence, fuels crime. He recalls a late 1980 Madison Square Garden tunnel episode, links it to Bernhard Goetz, and urges citizen involvement and municipal reform over gun use. He warns bail for Goetz distracts from subway mismanagement.
A reader argues against demonizing government workers and praises civil servants across agencies. The writer cites the Civil Aeronautics Board as overstated by its collapse in 1973 and notes private industry also relies on paper shuffling. He defends bureaucrats, laments blanket critical labels, and urges constructive criticism of all professions.
AP analyst notes that average money managers underperformed the market in 1984, posting about 1.1 percent versus the S&P 500's 6.1 percent rise. The piece discusses adviser accountability, self management, and strategies from investor groups, with cautions that past results do not guarantee future success.
The message urges living in the light of eternity and seeking immortality beyond death. It presents a religious reflection asking guidance through death toward eternal life and ends with a devotional Amen.
A dense, scattered TV listing fragment references films and shows from 1979 to 1983, naming actors like Mel Gibson, Sigourney Weaver, and Bob Denver alongside programs such as Magnum P I Friends Hill Street Blues and Love That Bob. It mentions sports events, boxing, college basketball, and special TV movies.
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