Pentagon clampdown targets General Dynamics executives
The Pentagon reverses years of tolerance toward General Dynamics over executives expenses and contract practices. Inspector General pressure seeks top leadership changes by David Lewis and Gordon MacDonald, as Caspar Weinberger faces congressional budget scrutiny amid a broader defense missteps.
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General Dynamics
Pentagon
Defense Department
David Lewis
Gordon MacDonald
Casper Weinberger
Congress
Ottawa Pride Committee urged to keep city clean
In a reader letter Earl L. Zimmerman commends Ottawa downtown remodel and the new PRIDE Committee but urges citizens to maintain beauty by preventing littering and vandalism. He recalls a downtown incident where a passerby dumped a drink on the sidewalk and calls for collective action to preserve the improved urban area.
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Ottawa
Earl L. Zimmerman
S. Sycamore
Speculation grows on Laxalt 1988 presidential bid
AP Political Writes analyzes how Senator Paul Laxalt of Nevada could disrupt 1988 GOP plans. The piece details potential reactions from Ronald Reagan and Vice President Bush, noting Laxalt’s close friendship with Reagan, the impact on Kemp’s strategy, and the timing of Laxalt’s August decision as Bush operatives seek renewed 1984-era support.
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Donald M. Rothberg
Washington
Paul Laxalt
Nevada
Ronald ‘Reagan
Laxalt
George Bush
Jack Kemp
New York
Bush
Reagan
Kemp
Laxall
Senate
Prayer For Today On Justice For The Jobless
The item presents a brief prayer urging God to help understand the hardships of joblessness and to work toward changing unjust systems. It cites Genesis 2 15 about tending the garden and ends with the word HORNS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden of Eden
The View From Here on Newsless Yuppies and Newspapers
Harris group debates media futures as readers abandon print for TV and cable. The piece cites rising costs, corporate takeovers, and a social dad who admits he never reads papers, warning of a world where news comes only from screens and shoppers’ two-way computers.
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Stuart Aubrey Harris
Peter
Lloyd
John
Philadelphia Bulletin
Harris Group
Des Moines Register
Capital Cities
Imatron
Calcium absorption at night versus day debated
Reader asks if calcium is better absorbed at night. Dr Donohue says the difference is small, due to nightly acid levels aiding absorption, but total absorption remains largely unchanged. He notes evidence is not strong and cautions against overemphasizing timing. A separate inquiry on a teen with gynecomastia seeks guidance. diagnosis often pubertal, surgery only if persistent and distressing, with rare tumor or medication causes.
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates Displayed for Ottawa Area
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details with editor Robert B. Wellington and subscription pricing. Rates cover trade area including Ottawa and surrounding towns, with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly options for in and out of area, plus sales tax adjustments and out-of-state tax deduction.
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S. Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
Intrinsic Evil To Phone Competition Sparks Billing Scrutiny
AP Business Writer Pamela Brownstein reports that AT&T breakup and new long distance rivals created complex bills and frequent errors. Consultants detect hundreds of thousands in overcharges for businesses and government agencies, with a New Jersey hospital example revealing $50,000 in excess charges. Essex County officials consider more consulting after uncovering $218,000 in overcharges.
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Pamela Brownstein
Newark, N.J
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
James A. Bell
Sears
Munications’ Co
Bell
New Jersey
James Carrigan
New Jersey Bell Co
Essex County
Ronald Chernow
TV Tonight Guide Highlights Classic Movies and Laughs
TV listings reveal Benji and Young Frankenstein movie airings with cast notes, plus Scarecrow and Mrs. King, Hardcastle & McCormick, and 1985 Academy of Country Music Awards hosted by Loretta Lynn and Glen Campbell. Sports, news, and late-night shows fill the schedule with diverse programs and guests.
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Benji
Peter Breck
Edgar Buchanan
Terry Carter
Dorothy Hamill
Glen Campbell
Scarecrow
Mrs. King
Young Frankenstein
Dr. Frankenstein's Castle
Gene Wilder
Marty Feldman
Cloris Leachman
Hardcastle & McCormick
Hardcastle
Loretta Lynn
Janie Fricke
Kate
Allie Kate
Allie
Ted
Charles
American Playhouse
Bonnie & Clyde
CBN
700 Club
Ouston
Portland Heart of the Dragon
China
HBO
Newhart
Darryl
Cagney
Lacey Cagney
Lacey
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Weinberger
Iowa
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Donohue
C.K
Ottawa Herald
At&t
Carrigan
Fame
the Monroes
ESPN
Monza
Italy
Untouchables
Doris Pee Rex Harrison
Joan Collins
LIFE
Germany
Boones
Cincinnati
Bill Cosby
Emmanuel Lewis
Maureen Murphy
Wynton Marsalis
Trapper John
America
Mary Tyler Moore
U.S
Britain
Ter Coyote
Billie Whitelaw
Mel Smith
Barney Miller
Burns & Allen
Stuart Whitman
Ellie Sommers
Hawaii Five-O
David Konorman
James Naughton
Mark Soper
Lori Cardille
New Tech Times
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David Lam
Jeff Daniels
Teri Garr
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