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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1980
Page
1
Ottawa Library Director Tim Sullivan argues access to diverse information is essential for citizens to influence government, business, and labor in an era of rapid change. Newspapers report daily events but lack permanent records for future reference, underscoring the need for broad information availability.
A defense of public libraries as essential to a nation of rulers. Access to information is justified by collective funding, ensuring people can obtain crucial knowledge beyond individual means. Support for libraries is urged as a public duty and benefit.
A Department of Health Education and Welfare report notes US doctors rose 17 percent from 1970 to 1978 and projects a 1990 surplus. The extra doctors could ease military shortages and support foreign aid, while many overseas physicians help US communities but drain resources from poorer nations. The piece argues to curb immigration of doctors and encourage doctors to remain in their home countries.
A scrambled TV guide style entry lists Mork and Mindy wedding satire, Charlie’s Angels spoof, Baretta Runaways, a 1972 Russian Revolution drama, a Tahiti revolt film, and 12 Angry Men 1987 remake. It mentions Fort Ticonderoga western battle scenes with Montgomery and Voha.
James Kilpatrick recalls college pranks from 1939 and mocks a modern Big Business Day led by Nader Rifkin Harrington and Galbraith. He concedes some flaws in big business but argues reform proposals would harm industry, urging critics to focus on real concerns rather than stunts and goldfish theatrics.
Reader CC seeks medical guidance on persistent leg pain years after a muscle strain and continuing stretching. The reply urges seeing a physician, warns against overstretching, and postpones karate until evaluation.
Mrs Grapefruit juice does not burn calories and sits with other ideas. D E W is reminded the labyrinth is in the inner ear and causes balance. Labyrinthitis follows viral infection. a physician can confirm diagnosis and advise treatment if needed.
The Ottawa newspaper outlines subscription costs for trade and outside areas with specified monthly and yearly rates, carrier options for Ottawa and nearby towns, and a 3.5 percent sales tax deduction for out of state subscribers. The listing is signed by Robert B. Wellington, editor and publisher, and notes association with the Associated Press.
A devotional prayer asks for strength not to weary in well doing and for faith that prayer works. It requests patience to persevere in praying and ends with Amen.
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