New York Rebuffs Wheelchair Access Plan Under Federal Rules
New York City will not comply with federal access rules for public transit for wheelchairs, risking 435 million dollars in federal funding. Officials argue remodeling would cost 1.5 billion and raise annual operating costs 200 to 400 million, prompting talks of door to door pickup as insufficient. The debate centers on balancing compassion with common sense and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 interpretation.
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Congress
Abortion Funding Split Between Federal and State Hands
A columnist notes 96 Senate votes in seven years and says Congress sent the abortion issue to the states. It says federal money could be used with state rights to block funds. questions arise about federal overreach versus states rights and broader implications of Uncle Sam funding policy.
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Congress
Uncle Sam
Tagamet side effects and gas diet tips from Dr Donohue
Readers ask about cimetidine side effects for hiatal hernia and its antihistamine role. Cimetidine can cause diarrhea dizziness muscle pain or headache but serious problems are unlikely under medical care. A second reader seeks gas-reduction tips. reducing sugar and milk, then wheat and certain fruits and vegetables may help, plus chewing food well. A third inquiry notes syringe and needle legality for diabetics traveling. states vary on nonprescription availability, so travelers should plan to stock enough supplies.
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Leftist Christian conference champions social justice in Colorado
In Estes Park at the Campaign for Human Development conference, delegates from the CHD, CCUM, and Protestant Commission on Urban Ministry converge at YMCA camp to push poverty relief through self-help, community control, and institutional change. Marvin Mottet briefs on ten years of CHD fundraising, with emphasis on directing funds to the poor and local empowerment while challenging traditional welfare dynamics. Ken Waterman hails CHD as a watershed for American Christianity since World War II.
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Denver
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CHD
Catholic Commission On Urban Ministry
CCUM
Protestant Commission On Urban Ministry
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of the Rockies
Philadelphia
Kansas City
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Mackinaws
Mufti
Marvin Mottett
Davenport
Iowa
Navy
National Board
Mottet
Ken Waterman
Janesville
Wisconsin
Waterman
United Church of Christ
Carter and Kennedy Rally as Carter Pushes Final Campaign
Carter in Boston with Senator Kennedy and Speaker ONeill sharpens warnings about Reagan. He links Reagan to a hard line on arms and world trouble spots, cites Reagan quotes, and uses Kennedy’s support to project unity and momentum for the final 10 days of the race.
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Tip O'Neill
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O'Neill
House
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Carter
Reagan
Edward M. Kennedy
Cuba
Pakistan
Middle East
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Massachusetts
New Jersey
United States
Assumptions Shape Economic Forecasts Says Klein
AP business analysis notes econometric forecasts rest on soft assumptions. Klein predicts 1981 GDP up 4.6 percent with 9.2 percent inflation and 8.2 percent unemployment. Critics say models rely on subjective premises and adjustable inputs, yet remain useful tools.
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John Cunniff
New York
Lawrence R. Klein
Klein
Wharton Econometric Forecasting Associates
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates and Notices
Ottawa Herald publishes daily except Sundays and holidays with subscription rates for trade area by mail and in Ottawa by carrier. Prices include sales tax where applicable. out of state subscribers taxed per rule. Member of the Associated Press.
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Cedar
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Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
THE
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