Worthy Investment in the Interstate System
The interstate system, authorized under Eisenhower thirty years ago, now covers 42500 miles with 18000 needing repairs. The Highway Trust Fund holds over 15 billion dollars, but Congress hesitates to release funds for maintenance amid pet-project disputes and proposals to divert money to mass transit. The piece urges Congress to protect the investment and accelerate repairs.
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Dwight Eisenhower
Congress
Highway Trust Fund
Federal merit based layoffs face union challenge in court
A Washington District Court upheld new Office of Personnel Management rules allowing layoffs by performance rather than seniority. Unions warn potential lawsuits over discrimination and justice, risking clogged courts. If upheld, agencies must balance merit with fairness, inviting congressional pressure.
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Office of Personnel Management
Washington
Reagan Backs Contra Aid In Narrow Victory
AP Diplomatic Writer R. Gregory Nokes reports Reagan defended aid to the Contra rebels as part of a peace settlement on American and Contra terms. He endorsed any real democracy via a negotiated settlement or Contadora treaty while opposing a weak bargain. The World Court ruled U.S. self defense claims invalid, warning of long term harm to international law.
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R. Gregory Nokes
Washington
Reagan
Nicaragua
House
United States
Organization of American States
OAS
el Salvador
Costa Rica
Honduras
World Court
United Nations
Sex Crimes Across Bible Belt States Reveal Hidden Rampant Issue
MIKE ROYKO argues that sex crimes are most prevalent in Southern and Western states, not big cities, naming Alabama through Utah as hotspots. He claims many seemingly virtuous locals violate laws on private acts, calls for lie detector tests for officials and grand juries to expose misconduct, urging action by the judiciary.
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Mike Royko
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Georgia
Florida
South Carolina
Tennessee
Carolinas
Virginia
Kentucky
Missouri
Oklahoma
Arizona
Idaho
Utah
Supreme Court
Ol’ Buddy
Asian consultants weigh in on Gung Ho pilot
Los Angeles firm Hirano Hakoyama & Associates reviewed Paramount Television pilot for Gung Ho checking for accuracy and potential offense as ABC plans January debut. Irene Hirano notes film humanizes Japanese workers and that Rev on characters may occur. The piece discusses minority depiction in television and cites Amos ’n’ Andy and Pepino as historic examples.
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Richard Deatley
Associated Press
LOS Angeles
Long Duk Dong
New York
Japanese Citizens League
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Television
Hirano, Hakoyama & Associates
Japan
Hirano
ABC
Ms. Hirano
Amos
Pepino
Real McCoys
Liver regeneration and cirrhosis impact on recovery
Dear Dr Donohue explains the liver’s regenerative powers when damage is limited but warns that cirrhosis from long-term alcohol use prevents full recovery. A second letter agrees vitamin D and calcium affect bone health, noting deficiency causes bone pain, especially in older, housebound individuals.
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DR. Donohue
P.N
Wimbledon Night Lineup and Classic Movie Night Continues
TV listings outline a mixed schedule from Wimbledon highlights to prime time films and HBO specials. Notable items include Prizzi's Honor with Jack Nicholson and Kathleen Turner, and late night movies featuring classic stars amid sports and variety programming.
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HBO
Prizzi
Jack Nicholson
Kathleen Turner
Omar Sharif
Leigh Taylor-Young
Carson
Benny Hill
Philip Marlowe
Nevada
Powers Boothe
Trapper John
M.D
CBS
Kevin
Frank
Ottawa Herald subscription rates 1986 update
Ottawa Herald lists new subscription prices effective July 1 1986 for Ottawa and surrounding areas. Rates include one month four dollars in-town two months nine eleven dollars for three months, twenty one five for six months, forty for a year. Franklin County mail is four fifty one year forty eight. Out of state deduct five point five percent sales tax.
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S. Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
Franklin County
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Irene Hirano
J.D. Hokoyama
University of Southern California
Asia
Dallas
MacNeil/ Lehrer
Mark
Mindy
Wheel of Fortuness
Major League Baseball Expos
Braves
Daryl Halli
John Oates
America
Harry
Harrison
Gunsmoke
Star Games
Family Ties
Liberty Weekend
Tommy
Vegas
Mary Tyler Moore
Carson David Steinberg
Barney Miller
Qm Currents
Suisine
Las Vegas
Albert Brooks
Julie Hagerty
Harvey Keitel
Jim Brown
Mannix
Andy Griffith
Rockford Files
William Daniels
Howard DaSilva
Nightline
Dick van Dyke
Untouchables
Three Stooges
Lady Liberty
Jim Mitchum
Karen Lamm
George Carlin
Frank Sinatra
Gene Kelly
Gene Scott
Joe Spano
David McCallum
Rosebud Beach
Colleen Camp
Christopher Lee
Ottawa Herald
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