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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1981
Page
1
Ottawa Herald notes tense reaction as state representative Jim Guffey defends his severance tax vote at a Chanute briefing. Oil men vocally oppose the stance, while Guffey hints at a possible bid for Congress in Kansas's 5th district, shaping future regional politics and boundary changes.
From Our Readers urges Ottawa area residents to donate blood at the American Red Cross Bloodmobile on Monday March 23. Bettye Coughenour notes the need, urging 125 pints from 15,000 local residents and asking readers to call for an appointment.
A fragmentary TV guide lists news specials and entertainment for the evening including Richard Kiley, Neil Lehrer, Sanford and Son, Real People, Golden-age films, National Geographic features, and Paul Simon in concert. It mentions Dallas cheerleaders, a bald people convention, and a runaways documentary hosted by Graham.
A reader asks if dropsy, edema, CHF and heart failure are the same. The doctor explains the ventricle as a refilling bucket, how backup causes lung and tissue swelling, and that treatment with digitalis and diuretics can help. Salt limitation and rest are advised, with warning signs to watch.
Small firms nationwide turn to employee loans to fund operations as interest rates rise above 20 percent. Firms like Lincoln Contractors Supply, Inc. in Milwaukee raise large sums from staff, offering about 12 percent interest while saving workers from lower bank yields. Risks include company failure and coercion claims.
In Reagan roulette, 18 reporters asked questions at a White House press conference while some losers stayed away. Reagan announced a $1.3 billion payroll cut over two years and faced mainly questions on military aid to El Salvador and the economy. The format proved the president controls questions, regardless of method.
AP scribe notes a new syndicated teen targeted soap from PostNewsweek, Young Lives, featuring distraught youths and adult-styled plots. Critics warn the program may provoke parental heat while seeking teen engagement and ad revenue.
Ottawa Herald publishes subscription rates for trade area and out of state readers with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options. Carrier and mail prices are listed with sales tax details and out of state deductions. The newspaper is a member of the Associated Press.
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