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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1982
Page
2
Ottawa Herald notes the proposed federal budget includes billions for foreign aid, criticism of that aid's form, and a $1 billion military assistance boost. Rep James Leach argues redirecting funds to agriculture would better aid allies and resist communism, urging bread over lead. The piece emphasizes U.S. farmers and surplus commodities at home.
A controversial EPA head Anne Gorsuch chose a large 1982 Oldsmobile 98 Diesel for official use, costing $7,364 annually, far above predecessor’s $1,800 Mercury Zephyr lease. The move highlights continued GOP focus on trimming government spending.
Roberta Poss of Greeley denounces rising utility charges in a Readers column letter. She argues utilities show greed, while urging the Kansas Corporation Commission to protect consumers, noting the burden falls on a growing minority. She compares the situation to automotive industry greed.
The TV guide lists prime time airings across networks with shows like Muppet Show The Jeffersons and Happy Days, plus films including The Missouri Breaks and The Drowning Pool. Notable names include Mary Tyler Moore era actors plus James Caan Clint Eastwood and Roddy McDowall.
Roving editor notes daily flip flops and chaos in Reagan administration, contrasting Carter criticism. White House withdraws Hart nomination to Civil Rights Commission amid racial discrimination tax exemption debate. Budget deficits, MX missile shifts, and press tolerance analyzed. The piece ponders media leniency and Reagan as actor in a national soap opera.
New York AP reports Desperate Lives on CBS portrays teen drug abuse with alarming scenes and a hopeful ending. The film voices a blunt anti drug message but relies on clichés and simple character arcs, while avoiding some stereotypes and delivering a powerful, if uneven, impact.
A reader asks Dr Donahue to explain adhesions in simple terms. After abdominal operations such as replacing aorta with Dacron, the body can form internal scar tissue that may bind organs. Sometimes these adhesions cause no issue, but they can trap intestine and trigger a blockage requiring another operation.
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