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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1981
Page
7
Inside Highlights notes Ottawa University will recognize three faculty members for long service. The brief item appears on Page 3, signaling a community acknowledgment of commitment and tenure within the institution.
The Senate approved a 7.9 billion dollar cut next year in cost of living increases for 44.1 million beneficiaries including Social Security and other retirement programs. The plan aligns with Reagan economic goals though opponents warn it harms the social safety net. A separate 400 million proposal to restore school lunch cuts failed 58 to 29.
President Reagan will seek an eight billion dollar reduction next year in Social Security and related programs, as Senate votes 49 to 42 to clear room for cuts. Deputy press secretary Speakes said adjustments are needed to shield the truly needy, though specifics aren’t disclosed. A White House letter from Regan and Spockman to Senate Leader Byrd notes solvency problems and urges significant savings, with Schweiker heading a task force to craft a package to maintain the fund’s solvency.
In West Belfast and Londonderry clashes flare as IRA prisoners vow hunger strikes one by one over political status. Desmond Guiney, 14, dies after rioters hijack his father's milk truck. his father severely hurt. Gangs lob fire bombs and stones at police and troops. trucks hijacked and burned, plastic bullets used. Londonderry reports eight hijackings and arsons. Glasgow sees three firebombs aimed at a British army building.
Former President Jimmy Carter denounces fringe groups using scare tactics and insists calls to abandon the needy are not new, citing Truman era concerns and urging continued focus on human rights. He notes Truman’s vetoes and proposals, including nuclear arms control, and reflects on shared values amid political pushback. County forecast follows with diminishing clouds and 60 degree highs.
In the 1981 session in Topeka, Gov. Carlin boosted his reelection odds despite not securing a severance tax while conservative Republicans claimed the balanced budget and spending curb. Moderate leaders like Wendell Lady and Robert Miller pushed reform, including the Campaign Finance Act and a Sunset Law extension, amid debate over property tax relief and school funding. The final verdict rests with voters, as tax plans and line-item choices shape the upcoming budget and 1982 session prospects.
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