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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1981
Page
6
KU seals a key conference victory as clutch free throws down the stretch secure the win over Kansas State at home while the Wildcats stumble in the final moments. Also notes farm news roundup and state legislative highlights with an arrest in HBO thefts on page references.
West Germany AP reports freed American hostages describe brutal abuse including beatings mock executions and threats with revolvers during captivity. President Carter condemns Iran as barbaric while noting solemn accords must be honored. State Department mentions mistreatment but no confirmed injuries or sexual abuse. some captives endured sleep deprivation cold exposure and being manacled for extended periods.
The Reagan administration says it will live up to the Iran hostages deal but will review the terms closely before implementing final actions. Carter officials and Carter himself urged honoring the solemn pact while noting the review is legitimate.
Washington reports the United States posted a 0.1 percent drop in real GNP for 1980, ending five years of growth. In Q4 the economy grew 5 percent, but economist Courtenay Slater warned the pace may slow. Budget chief Stockman vowed a blunt, four year plan to jump start activity amid inflation fight, while Arthur Burns urged cautious tax-cut moves.
The National Weather Service reports sunny mild weather through the weekend with a chance of snow early next week. Morning temps range upper teens to mid-20s, highs near 50s to 60s across regions, with lows in the 20s and a cooler outlook by Monday. KC area bios and Ottawa station temps noted. county forecast calls for mostly clear nights and highs near 50 Friday.
Senate approves Alexander Haig as secretary of state 93 to 6 amid concerns over potential power abuse. Byrd and others press questions on how Haig would wield authority, citing Watergate lessons, while Goldwater defends his former Nixon role. Weicker and Szongas join in reservations about character and decisions.
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