31 Oct 1983
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1983
Page
1
A critical view argues the Federal Trade Commission ruling allows deceptive advertising if a "reasonable consumer" wouldn't be fooled. It praises phony checks used to push resort properties and contests and warns mail will be treated as junk, undermining trust and harming legitimate businesses.
A reader letter argues against lowering the drinking age to 21 in Kansas. It cites Kansas Transportation data on ages 15 through 19 in licensed drivers and alcohol crashes, and National Safety Board figures on under 21 fatalities. The author urges keeping age 21 to protect youth over beer industry profits.
TV listing rundown places Sugar Ray Leonard hosting a kids workout show alongside sports and entertainment segments. Includes mentions of Gil MacNeil Lehrer, Maksasana, ESPN style highlights, and various movies and programs across networks with dates, cast notes, and featured events. Counts likely include sports clips and classic film titles.
Roving editor John McCormally fondly recalls switching from CBS to ABC and Peter Jennings. He admires Jennings's casual Canadian-tinged style and detachment, compares it to Canadian journalists, and muses on patriotism and neutrality. He also notes annoyances from mail catalogs and magazine inserts.
AP reviewer Fred Rothenberg notes that Sadat stars Louis Gossett Jr. as Anwar Sadat in a four hour two part TV movie. The film, shot in Mexico for Operation Prime Time, covers his early revolutionary days and later peace efforts while sparing harsher details of his personal life and assassination. The miniseries stresses Sadat’s dignity and public achievements, yet glosses over complex history and private matters.
A reader asks about persistent belly button discharge and odor. A doctor replies that the umbilicus can become infected like any skin area and recommends cleaning, drainage and air exposure, but if discharge persists antibiotics may be needed. seek prompt medical care.
Cedar published daily except Sunday and holidays with editor Robert B Wellington. Rates for trade area subscribers: one month three months six months and one year. Ottawa area prices 3.55 9.85 18.25 36.35 including sales tax. Outside trade area prices 4.55 12.00 22.75 41.40 including sales tax. Out-of-state subscribers deduct 4.5 percent tax.
Psalmic reflection quotes a KJV verse about inheritance and a prayer thanking God for spiritual heritage. The supplication seeks guidance to pass faith to children so they desire to pass it on to their own descendants. Amen.
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