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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1981
Page
2
Ottawa Herald reports Franklin County's plan to host up to 32,000 evacuees in a nuclear attack scenario raises a stark question about pets. Officials advise leaving animals at home, highlighting strain on resources and the grim reality of disaster life. The piece reflects Cold War era anxieties and existential fears about humanity and survival.
In a reader letter, Mrs. O. L. Knight argues the Lane area dust problem is a tax burden and suggests closing the gravel road to save funds. She recalls Roy Swank’s call for dollar-for-dollar returns and urges residents to self-maintain the lane.
A dense schedule lists Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers, then a mix of entertainment programs. The lineup features The Muppet Show, Hogan's Heroes, Great Performances, and multiple news programs plus cinema like Every Which Way but Loose and Patton.
Roving editor notes Iowa students disinvited Kathryn Koob as parade marshal citing sensitivity to Iranian guests. Critics argue the move signals non political stance while yielding to foreign demands. Drake and broader campus cultures are also scrutinized for cultural arrogance and notions of learning from others.
AP Special Correspondent Walter Mears argues that logic vanished in debates over Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Conservatives clash with her stance on abortion while acknowledging her conservative constitutional approach. Biden notes unpredictability of justices, urging caution against equating conservatism with activism.
AP reports Joseph Granville, the volatile market forecaster, predicted a steep drop in British share prices on a London radio program. London prices fell sharply, with a 48 hour loss around 10 billion dollars as Granville’s followers sold off. He also warned the Dow could drop to 550 to 650 by year's end, noting the market’s volatility and his self-fulfilling prophecy.
A 31 year old mother asks if diet affects prolapsed mitral valve, if exercise helps or harms, and if the condition can worsen. The doctor says diet does not affect it, exercise is not harmful unless it triggers abnormal beats, and the condition is unchangable but usually benign and not leading to heart attack or failure. He notes possible congenital origin and advises reporting abnormal beats and dental antibiotic precautions.
Ottawa Herald publishes subscription rates for trade area including Ottawa and surrounding towns by carrier mall and motor routes. One month 3.25, three months 9.00, six months 17.50, one year 34.50. Outside trade area one month 4.25, three months 11.10, six months 21.07, one year 38.75. Out-of-state subscribers deduct 3.5 percent tax. Associated Press member.
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