Reagan offers extra US grain sales to USSR in election year
Reagan proposed allowing the Soviet Union to buy 15 million metric tons of U S wheat and corn, a move critics say is aimed at farmers and voters before the November elections. Farmers unions and other groups question whether the measure actually aids the farm economy or serves political timing. European observers may view the move as inconsistent with blocking other materials for Russia.
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Ronald Reagan
Soviet Union
United States
Reagan
National Farmers Union
National Grange
John R. Black
Russia
Europe
White House
Social Security in fiscal pinch threatens billions in borrowing
The program may borrow up to 11 billion from its trust funds before year end to meet November payments. Critics say Social Security has shifted from retirement to welfare, urging Congress to restore original intent and expand coverage to broader retirement plans while avoiding tax hikes or benefit caps.
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Social Security
Congress
TV Schedule Fragments Highlight Classic Movies and Shows
A jumble of program notes features HBO documentaries and movies like The Sea Wolves Wait Until Dark and Halloween II, plus sports bulletins ESPN World Championship Tennis and Nightline. Notable names include Gregory Peck Audrey Hepburn Barbra Streisand and Jamie Lee Curtis as key cast members.
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Espn Sports Center
P.M
Andy Griffith
Laverne and
Shiney
Jake
Corky
Louie
Jack
HBO
Gregory Peck
Roger Moora
David Niven
Quincy
Lincoln Center
New York City Opera
New York
Audrey Hepburn
Alan Arkin
Eliam Zimbalist, Jr
Billy Two Hats
Barbra Streisand
Ryan O'Neal
Tucker
Amanda
TBS
Independent Network
TV lineup and film schedule fragments
A fragmentary TV guide lists late night options from The Tonight Show to The Rockford Files and Barney Miller. It includes entries for movies such as The Left Handed Gun Tarzan's New Adventure Green Ice and The Naked Prey with actors like Paul Newman Omar Sharif Cornel Wilde and Gert van der Berg among others.
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Barney Miller
Stubing
Madero
Paul Newman
Rita Milan
John Dehner
Three Stooges
Archie
Tarzan
Herman
Bruce Bannett
Brix
Ula Holt
Analactronics
Ryan O'Neal
Omar Sharif
Anne Archer
David Letterman
Three's Company
ABC News
Rob Rainer
Panny Marshall
Cornel Wilda
Gert van der Berg
Kan Camper
David “Etterman
Trigger finger caused by tendon swelling explained
A reader asks about a left hand finger that locks when used. The doctor explains trigger finger arises when forearm tendons swell or pinch within wrist tunnels, causing a snap and lock. Moist heat and aspirin may help swelling, but surgery is often needed to free the tendon.
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Dr. Donahue
Peace Conference Highlights Nuclear Arms Dilemma
Roving editor John McCormally notes a Salina peace gathering juxtaposed with a NATO symposium in Abilene where Gen Bernard Rogers outlines a strategy to rely on conventional forces to delay disarmament. The piece questions whether the Soviets would mirror such steps or escalate to nuclear use, urging reflection on fear, faith, and policy.
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John MC Cormally
Harris News Service
Salina
HNS
Kansas
First Presbyterian Church
Eisenhower Center
Abilene
NATO
Bernard Rogers
Rogers
Europe
U. S
Gen. Rogers
Ronald Reagan
Public money, PACs dominate the most expensive congressional race
The Associated Press reports the vast funding of the current congressional campaign fuels debate over reform. Advocates push for spending limits or public financing, while others defend current rules as necessary and point to PACs as civic participation. The AMA PAC, Common Cause, and various politicians weigh in on impact and feasibility.
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Washington
Political Action Committee
Fred Wertheimer
Common Cause
Millicent Fenwick
New Jersey
Senate
House
Michael Malbin
America
Medical Association
AMA
Toba Cohen
The
Congress
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates and Details
Ottawa Herald announces subscription options with rates for local and surrounding areas, including monthly, quarterly, semi annual, and annual plans. Rates vary for in trade area versus outside, with sales tax noted and out of state subscribers subject to a lower tax deduction. Robert B. Wellington is editor and publisher.
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Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
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