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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1986
Page
2
The piece cites five billion world population and forecasts six billion by 1999 and seven by 2010. It notes rapid growth in Third World nations, concerns about feeding and housing, and questions how to sell birth control to populations with limited literacy.
The National Safety Council notes the holiday weekend death toll was not as bad as feared. It credits a 55 mile per hour limit and buckle up laws for saving about 80,000 lives over 13 years. Removing the limit could add 600 to 1000 deaths annually.
Reader questions about a summer light eruption causing a week long itch after sun exposure. Notes the condition, mainly affecting women, and mentions possible treatments and UV lamp exposures. Also discusses migraine prevention choices with beta blockers and explains calcium content in common supplements.
Ottawa Herald lists monthly and yearly subscription prices for local and surrounding areas effective July 1 1986. Rates cover carrier motor routes and mail within Franklin County and outside calls with out-of-state tax notes and regional variations.
A Chicago lawyer Allen Ackerman writes a moving letter about the funeral of Michael Spilotro and his brother Tony, detailing Michael’s gentleness, gardening, cooking, and loyalty. The piece questions the moral contradictions of a crime syndicate figure and notes Ackerman’s grief and calls for printing the letter.
Retired Salina editor Whitley Austin reflects on wine coolers, preferring wine as a dinner companion. He traces ancient and modern practices, praises California wines under ten dollars, and shares personal favorites like Pouilly Fuisse and Beaujolais while critiquing restaurant wine service.
TV listings feature cross country race film Cannonball Run with star Anail, plus HBO movie marathons including Body Double and The Final Option. Evening diversions include The Long Hot Summer, Night Court and Murphy era reruns, with Carson’s Comedy and 20/20 segments sprinkled between dramas and sports.
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