Pentagon politics and leaked military concerns
The Ottawa Herald notes leaked reports on a failed rescue mission, a new invisibility plane, and an Army study claiming none of 10 divisions were combat ready a year ago. It questions sources, hints at scare tactics before the election, and suggests high level security lapses.
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Simpson’s Whistling in the Dark at Kansas State Fair
At the Hutchinson State Fair Simpson argues Democratic odds against Dole in a U S Senate race. A straw poll shows Reagan leading Carter 53 18 percent and Anderson 15 percent, with Dole at 61 percent and Simpson at 30, suggesting slim prospects for Simpson as he keeps courage up amid challenging odds.
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Post Hernia Repair and Diminished Sex Drive
A reader asks if a repaired hernia could affect male sex drive. Dr Donahue notes impotence is usually psychological but can signal physical issues. he suggests medical check for hormones and vascular or neurological problems, and that discussing with a doctor can reduce embarrassment. Hernia recurrence occurs in about 1 percent, and another operation may be needed.
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Memo From Mac The Political Morality Play By John McCormally
Roving editor reflects on the rise of fundamentalist Christian influence in US politics, focusing on Iowa groups backing Grassley, GOP support, and moral issues from abortion to the ERA. He recalls Kansas history with prohibition, recalls 1946 liquor ban debate, and notes potential voter shifts amid a moral majority nostalgia.
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Dallas Strike May Change Who Shot J.R. Mystery
AP reports the ongoing actors strike may shift the Dallas on air mystery from planned September reveal to a delayed reveal. CBS and Lorimar consider resuming the plot after settlement, with J.R. Ewing played by Larry Hagman at the center of a six-suspect lineup amid new cast additions Mitch Cooper and Donna Culver.
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Rent Control Sparks National Clash Over Housing Rights
The ARP report outlines a looming confrontation between tenants and landlords driven by inflation, a housing shortage and shifting property rights. It notes militant tenant groups and owner efforts to push rent hikes or convert to cooperatives amid rising heating costs and mortgage rates, warning that a national debate could redefine private property.
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Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates Displayed
Ottawa Kansas daily paper lists subscription costs for trade and nontrade areas with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly plans. Rates vary by in town carrier delivery and include sales tax, with out of state subscribers taxed and AP membership noted.
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