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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1981
Page
1
With a new administration and Congress, ideas to curb inflation include altering how the Consumer Price Index is calculated. The Carter-era suggestion focuses on excluding home mortgage costs and new home purchases, arguing many Americans do not buy new homes annually.
Page 2 argues for a revised index to replace the CPI, noting current inflation around 12.6 percent and proposing a figure a few points lower. It claims wages salaries and some benefits are tied to the CPI and that an overstates fuels inflation, while realistic figures would help in the long run.
The Ottawa Department of Public Safety earns praise for swift actions during two major fires across the street and a derailment scare. Wind shifts and competent firefighting protected the Herald building, underscoring Ottawa's well-equipped fire service.
Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert host a crowded showcase of American feature films and classic dramas across networks. The program highlights include Westerns with Yul Brynner, a Birdman of Alcatraz segment, and familiar TV staples like The Jeffersons and Charlie's Angels, all framed by reviews, previews, and schedule notes for the night.
In a personal memoir the author compares 14 months in captivity to a prior World War II tour. He recalls fear, isolation, and public indifference, detailing messy transport home, paled victories, and the absence of psychiatrists. The piece ends with a hypothetical on media scrutiny.
CHET CARRIER reports on conflicting views about future prime rate movement amid historically high rates. Some predict declines from the 20 percent range, others see further rises. high rates reshape mortgages, auto loans, pensions, and business credit as the economy adjusts and savers seek better yields.
Reader questions Dr Donahue about long term concussion effects and safe activity. The doctor warns two past concussions can be risky if permanent damage exists but urges proper examination before any lifestyle change. A second letter asks about isometric exercise for angina. isometric work is not advised without doctor approval and context.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription options for in area by mail and carrier and for surrounding towns and out of state readers, with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual prices and tax details. Includes sales tax guidance and Associated Press membership note.
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