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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1985
Page
1
A Washington expert argues the Pentagon overstates inflation by about 28 billion in a 302 billion request, while a House Democrat claims a 50 billion surplus reflects faulty accounting, amid broader accusations of waste and lax oversight by Congress.
Last year hospital admissions fell 14 percent and hospital stays 9 percent as out patient use rises. Blue Cross and Blue Shield was ordered to refund 754 million to federal workers, reflecting past overcharges. Public reaction to high medical costs is noted, though cash strain hits small hospitals.
Harvard professor Ezra Vogel argues that while the 1990s could widen Japan's edge in high tech and services, the United States can regain competitiveness by learning from its own successes. He promotes a selective industrial strategy with government, business, and labor coordinated to raise education, productivity, and policy effectiveness.
A defense of the “free lunch” premise argues that compassion and service define freedom. It lists everyday acts of kindness from neighbors and colleagues, and lifelong generosity, countering political views that deny aid. The piece ends affirming innate human goodwill.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for trade area and outside areas with monthly and multi month terms, noting prices for Ottawa and surrounding towns, motor routes, and mail. Rates include sales tax. out of state subscribers get a 4.5 percent tax deduction.
Readers ask how long smokeless living takes to impact coughing and whether medicine helps. Advice notes that irritant removal can arrest bronchitis in weeks or months, with possible relief and no medicine needed now. Another reader’s ear hissing prompts general causes and cautious hope, citing common issues like ear wax, fluid, otosclerosis, or circulation.
A chaotic TV guide listing shows multiple movies and programs including Far Pavilions, The Hustler, Dive, and The Dresser, plus sports, late-night talk, and game shows. Casts include Paul Newman, Piper Laurie, and Beatrice Straight. notable entries span 1961 to 1985 with ESPN and HBO coverage noted.
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