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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1979
Page
1
An unsigned opinion piece argues that top economists disagree on inflation and recession with Fed chair Miller publicly hedging. It blames Congress spending, union wage demands, and big business for rising prices, urging consumers to cut spending and tighten belts amid inflation.
The energy office foresees a shortfall in Kansas gasoline this month due to federal stock allocations that ignore weather. A shortage could worsen if farming delays fieldwork and May faces similar issues. The remedy urged is to reduce casual driving, prioritize business use, and keep cars tuned.
A TV guide-like fragment outlines programs from Shadow to Auction movers, with film titles, actors, and show times. It mentions The West Was Won and M A S H style plots, plus news segments and prayer text, reflecting a late 1970s to 1940s mix of programming and religious content.
AP report notes NBCs Today program shifts toward Middle America by hiring Phil Donahue, aiming to attract heartland viewers. Donahues audience chat format centers on everyday women, expanding Today across 164 stations and edging ratings toward rivals.
A reader age 51 asks Dr Ruble about a photostat article claiming a novel treatment for chronic cervicitis and questions why it is not adopted locally. She notes her doctor prescribed pills and advised disregarding the method.
Readers discuss a surgical method inserting a sponge between the fifth cranial nerve and an artery to relieve facial pain, noting potential benefits of avoiding numbness but cautioning against major skull entry and possible nerve damage. Other letters cover cervicitis explanations, milk cholesterol, and sperm preservation versus vasectomy reversal.
AP Business Analyst explains how the 22.5 percent three year wage guideline was manipulated in the Teamster truckers contract. He argues the Council on Wage and Price Stability reinterpreted figures to shape public perception, while unions and businessories claim larger settlements.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription and postage rates for local and trade area readers, including by mail and carrier pricing, with tax notes and state tax deductions. Realizes editor is Robert B. Wellington and identifies Associated Press membership.
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