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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1980
Page
4
In Dublin the Family Planning Act takes effect allowing only bona fide married couples to obtain birth control with a doctor's prescription. Single individuals cannot buy. Violations face fines up to 1,200 dollars or a year in prison.
In Peking, artist Yuan Yunshen’s monumental mural The Song of Life, featuring two nudes amid a colorful scene, was finally revealed after five months of censorship. Yuan defended artistic freedom while acknowledging limits, noting a shift from the Cultural Revolution era.
In Topeka, Democratic and Republican leaders forecast eight Senate races may decide control. Democrats expect to gain two seats to lead 21 19 or more, while Republicans anticipate defending the status quo or net two to three seats. Key contests target incumbents Ben Vidrickson John Chandler Charlie Angell John Crofoot and others with close party hopes centered on Dorothy Chaney Jim Allen and Senate president Ross Doyen.
Missouri Highway Patrol staged a fake bank robbery at Pleasant Hill with a film crew to train bank staff in robbery response. The program aims to expand across nine districts, teaching recognition, crime scene protection, and vehicle identification, with safety measures to avoid confusion with real robberies.
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