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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1980
Page
1
Editorial notes at the 1980 Republican convention focus on tax cuts and federal revenue sharing. Illinois reports a $483 million surplus with $93 million rebated, while Kansas and other states enjoy surpluses aided by federal handouts. The piece argues the federal treasury is broke and criticizes Congress for reliance on revenue sharing.
A businessman once kept accounts across three small banks using a bad check scheme that lasted months. A sharp bank auditor uncovered thousands in losses and even interbank bouncing. The federal government later found $7 million in bad checks tied to Carson City silver dollars sales, with over 3,300 people affected. The author urges receivers to wait for checks to clear or demand cash to avoid similar fraud.
TV listings present a chaotic collage of shows and films including horror dramas, comedies, and adventures. Notable items include Tela of Terror, The Case of M. Walden, Return of the Saint II, Lily and a Rod Steiger drama, and The Narling Tapes with Roy Thinnes.
AP reports that networks aired Reagan ads in prime time as the Republican National Convention ended with Reagan in control. Recollections of the Ford Reagan talks dominated coverage, with CBS ABC and NBC noting network roles and one reporter boasting no Ford deal disclosure. A local reaction at Millie’s Bar underscored public disengagement.
A concerned grandmother asks why doctors disagree on feeding a six month old. Dr Donahue responds that doctors have individual practices, patients should ask questions, and neighbors’ advice should be ignored to preserve trust. The column also covers tic douloureux, lung transplant hopes, trichinosis from undercooked pork, and conception timing.
Younger executives increasingly choose lifestyle over career mobility. Rising housing costs and mortgage rates complicate moves, prompting firms to liberalize relocation expenses. Eastman Beaudine survey finds 65 percent pay differences, 70 percent raise non deductible reimbursement, 22 percent plan further actions.
The notice lists subscription prices for trade area and outside trade area by mail, plus carrier rates in Ottawa and nearby towns. Rates include monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual terms with specified sales tax deductions and the editor publisher contact.
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