Economic gloom and calls for sacrifice fuel national debate
The notebook highlights recurring bad news in the U S economy with plant shutdowns layoffs and farm equipment woes. It cites Congress bickering over a jobs bill while officials discuss pay freezes and wage restraint. Gulf & Western chief Charles Bluhdorn urges mutual sacrifice and government backing to boost productivity, arguing for profit sharing and long term loans rather to alleviate decimated industries. The piece contrasts U S inertia with Japan’s collaborative model and ends with a call for united sacrifice to restore leadership.
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Memo From Mac Why Not Blame Russia
Roving editor John McCormally argues Reagan backed grain embargo limits to avoid political blame, criticizes the focus on a reliable supplier image, and urges a national emergency or war trigger for foreign policy actions. He notes Farm Bureau debates on free markets, warns against overreach, and highlights tobacco market growth and WHO warnings amid global health and economic pressures.
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National Farm Bureau
Kansas Legislature Begins 1983 Session With Hope For Cooperation
Legislators report a hopeful start to the 70th Kansas session with expectations of cross party cooperation. Inauguration events drew National Guard, clergy, VIPs, and caterers. Bills pre filed include H.R. 2015 while revenue and tax measures dominate early debates. Senate and House leaders meet regularly as committees prepare hearings and schedule discussions. Len Jim Allen, Topeka, urges constituents to contact him with issues.
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Dan Glickman
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Cancer Deaths To Rise But Cures Climbing Too
New figures from the American Cancer Society forecast 855000 Americans will learn they have cancer this year and about 440000 will die, up 9000 from last year. While death rates rise for several cancers, improvements in treatments have helped many forms. Lung cancer shows a relentless rise with 135000 new cases and 117000 deaths, six thousand more than last year, contrasted by smaller increases in other cancers. Breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in women with about 37500 deaths anticipated.
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American Cancer Society
Prayer and Publishing Rates From Cedar Daily
A daily Ottawa newspaper notes a prayer for today urging compassion and understanding. It lists subscription prices for Cedar published in Ottawa Kansas, with rates for trade area and out-of-state, including taxes and taxes deductions.
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Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
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