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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1980
Page
1
Editorial notes the Detroit convention and GOP pledges to the auto industry. It cites Carter's past patterns of handouts and higher costs, urges wage cuts and price reductions, and summarizes his 1984 emission standards relaxation and loans and tax credits plans, all needing Congress approval.
Thirty years ago Congress estimated by 2000 that Social Security costs would rise sharply. A 1950s prediction foretold annual benefits near 12 billion, yet by 1978 cash benefits exceeded 100 billion. The piece questions reliance on long range forecasts by Congress as Social Security costs grow.
TV grid lists coverage blocks for the 1980 Republican National Convention with starting times subject to change. Includes film reruns and programs such as The Producers and River of Promises, plus NOVA and Tonight Show repeats, and a reader letters Q&A about gastric bypass options.
The letter warns gastric bypass risks including liver complications and nutrient deficiencies from small intestine bypass. It notes surgery targets gross obesity, defined as 100 pounds above normal body weight, and argues weight loss without surgery may suffice for many.
James J. Kilpatrick argues the GOP platform fight over the Equal Rights Amendment is a fizzle. He notes Reagan’s California record opposing the ERA and urges a gradual, court-insulated approach to rights issues, favoring targeted revisions over constitutional change. The Detroit-dated column frames the debate as domestic political theater with little real consequence.
An AP Business Analyst argues that despite political promises, economic progress stalls for Americans. Many face stagnant incomes, housing barriers, higher debt, and eroding confidence, with inflation perplexing observers yet some prices like rents and fuel appearing to fall when compared to historical measures. University of Chicago economist Roger Cormendi notes rents, gas, and car prices show declines against broader timelines.
Washington reports on the Agricultural Conservation Program ACP as it evolves to meet environmental energy and pollution concerns. The 33 page booklet Conservation From East to West highlights voluntary cost sharing and emphasis on lasting soil and water solutions.
The Ottawa Kansas publication lists subscription prices for trade area and out of state readers. Rates include one month to one year options, with separate carrier and mail pricing plus a 3.5 percent sales tax for out of state subscribers.
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