09 Apr 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1979
Page
1
The piece argues deregulation and conservation are essential yet criticizes windfall taxes and wealth redistribution. It urges reducing government to slow inflation and lower fuel costs, noting about 20 percent of fuel costs come from taxes and tariffs. It advocates cutting taxes to help all Americans.
Marilyn deFreese from Princeton writes to Our Readers alarmed by radiation risk after the Three Mile Island incident. She urges stopping construction of the Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Plant in Kansas, citing safety as a prime concern and calling for alternatives.
Rep Jim Allen notes closing days of the 1979 Kansas session with conference committees and a veto session set for April 25 in Topeka. Discussion covers death penalty veto, living wills liability immunity, 5 percent voter-initiated intangibles tax vote, and the 7 percent general fund growth lid with 8 percent ending reserve. Unresolved issues include school finance and tax relief.
The Associated Press reports that consumer spending patterns will shape inflation outcomes. Esther Peterson urges shoppers to use unit pricing, lists, and coupons, while HMOs may curb medical costs. tips include checking sales, insulating homes, obeying speed limits, and shopping for credit with caution.
AP television writer notes Oscar night as a TV spectacle with Johnny Carson hosting and more than 60 million viewers. The piece explores television shaping the ceremony while movie stars control stage behavior and includes mentions of Perry Como’s special and other variety elements.
A TV guide snippet lists films and programs: Deliverance with Burt Reynolds and Jon Voight, plus a four live KTWU special on the International Year of the Child focusing on parenting. Also featured are River nostalgia, Time Piece urban satire, and Robert Kennedy Remembered.
A letter from a 22 year old nicotine user asks about reports linking smoking with birth control pills. A doctor notes the combination triples heart attack risk versus non-users and urges stopping smoking or switching methods.
Ottawa Herald lists daily and Sunday publication pricing for local and out of area subscribers. Rates vary by payment term and zone with tax details and carrier options documented.
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