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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1981
Page
1
Ottawa Herald notes the Kansas Legislature adjourned without new taxes but with school aid and severance tax debates. Governor oil and mineral taxes died in the Senate, leaving questions on tax dollars returned to local districts and prompting political writers to claim higher local property taxes.
The text clarifies that the Legislature did not set local property taxes in cities, counties, or school districts. It only raised the lid on school district levies, with actual increases depending on local boards and taxpayers. Not all districts will max out, so local decisions determine any tax hike.
Union and management clash over union concessions as Goodyear seeks to expand its Topeka plant to radial tire production. Management wants three shifts seven days a week without extra weekend pay while 1,500 workers are laid off. Local unit agrees but master contract and out-of-state locals stall agreement.
The lineup features nostalgia laden schedules with shows like All in the Family, Sanford and Son, and The Greatest American Hero. Features include TV movie intros, a DC-arts panel, and a block of classic movies such as Escape from Alcatraz and Niagara.
The AP reports soaring long term bonds at over 14 percent and 30 year yields, while buyers hesitate amid expectations of further rate hikes. Reagan says his program will curb inflation if implemented. Meese notes investor skepticism. Fed tightens money supply, mortgage rates near 1 percent, Treasury borrowing rising to 6.75 billion this week. Money fund yields at 14.2 percent. discount rate hits 14 percent. bank prime reaches 19 percent with talk of possible records.
The piece argues the video revolution could push shopping and family routines toward stay-at-home experiences as Sears tests a videodisc catalogue in Cincinnati and Washington. It questions broader catalogues going electronic and muses on potential social disruption and a pushback against rapid tech change.
In a reader exchange, a 45 year old patient with fatty liver learns that causes vary from alcohol and obesity to drugs and malabsorption. Recovery is possible with abstinence, weight loss, and controlled diabetes, along with careful follow up. The letter also covers a salt restricted diet for hypertension and child mealtime abuse concerns.
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