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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1981
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald notes a Congressional survey showing 50 percent of 236 cities with 1980 deficits and projections near 79 percent for 1981. Mayors seek federal aid but face a shift to self help, with some cities cutting services or operating under cash basis rules to avoid deficits.
The article notes rising productivity concerns in the United States with Made in Mexico and Taiwan labels. GM cites fringe benefits totaling five dollars per hour for UAW members and three weeks lost to illness per employee last year. GM seeks contract changes to curb benefits and boost output, blaming both unions and management for wage drift.
A cluttered TV guide lists guests like Jack Palance and Dinah Shore on The Tonight Show plus Love Boat stories and Cannon episodes. Sports coverage includes Wimbledon highlights, with Chelsea and special reports from ABC News Nightline anchored by Ted Koppel.
Dear Dr Donahue explains that sickle cell trait does not become sickle cell anemia, outlines how trait and disease differ, tests used, and rare complications. Advises testing programs in cities and genetic planning for couples where both carry the trait.
Roving editor John McCormally argues Earl Butz’s 30 day jail term and 10000 dollar fine illustrate a fair, responsible form of punishment. He asserts the sentence emphasizes accountability, financial penalties, and age appropriate leniency, and reflects therapy over vengeance.
Inflation rose 0.7 percent from April to May, implying an annual rate over 8.4 percent, yet housing costs distort the consumer price index. Mortgage rates, house prices, and rents drove a 1.3 percent housing rise, while fewer people buy homes and unemployment runs high. The May year over year rate is 9.8 percent, with slower inflation in a weak economy and auto slump. Credit attribution remains unclear, and housing distortions are expected to recur.
Don Imus returns to WNBC in New York after a Cleveland stint and sees the morning show audience more than quadruple to about 1.7 million weekly. He talks of cleaner on air behavior, his literary debut Gods Other Son and future plans including a sequel Gods President while noting he raised his game with collaborator Charles McCord.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for trade area members and out of area readers. Rates include monthly and longer terms with sales tax considerations and carrier options in Ottawa and surrounding towns.
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