20 Jan 1983
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1983
Page
1
Highway Patrol Supt. David Hornbaker reports 1982 fatalities reached 490, the lowest in 33 years. He credits the 55 mph limit, belt use and tougher drunk driving laws, plus the 1974 safety inspection standard, while Gov. Carlin seeks to end the program to save about 513,000.
A county officials story reports the push for a county manager to fix a solvent general fund. Auditor urges payroll cuts and shared staffing while stressing elected commissioners and department heads run autonomous offices. The piece argues the system is expensive and antiquated and needs reorganization.
TV guide style rundown shows NFL Films Super Bowl VI preview and coaches analysis plus a slate of movies and episodic series. Cast notes include Kirk Douglas Anthony Quinn Garolyn Jones and Steve Martin with titles like Last Train From Gun Hill Fear on Trial and Birdman of Alcatraz alongside HBO and NBC lineups and late night talk.
In a sharp column, John McCormally critiques Ronald Reagan's fiscal record and credibility. He argues the president shifted burdens with six month delays and tax cuts favoring the rich, while defense spending and social support costs rise. McCormally frames Reagan as undoing Wilson era progressive taxation and laments the lack of decisive leadership amid worsening deficits.
President Reagan’s aides dispute a claim of direct leadership in the National Commission on Social Security Reform after a $169 billion package emerged. White House spokesmen say Reagan was informed and supportive but not actively negotiating, with others like Baker, Duberstein, and Darman handling talks while the president prepared a statement backing the plan.
In a lively debate style program The Constitution That Delicate Balance public TV examines affirmative action and reverse discrimination as Dalton State University faces a faculty tenure decision among three candidates: black, a woman, and white. Tyrone Brown moderates a panel of officials jurists and journalists in a Columbia University produced series airing Feb. 3 on WTTV Chicago and WNET New York.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for both in trade area and outside trade area. Rates include one month 3.50 for in area and 4.50 for out of area, with three, six and annual options and sales tax noted. Out-of-state subscribers receive a 4.5 percent sales tax deduction.
Reader asks if high doses of thiamine deter mosquitoes. FDA notes no evidence this works though large thiamine amounts may create odor. Forum clarifies eye care roles and explains lactase in milk for lactose intolerant individuals.
A devotional reflection cites Luke 12 15 TEV where Jesus warns against greed and teaches that a person s life is not defined by possessions. A prayer asks for help to seek God s will over wealth and ends with Amen.
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