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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1978
Page
1
Ottawa Herald's Page Two features opinion pieces and editorials for Wednesday August 2 1978. The section presents local commentary on public affairs and community issues, reflecting the paper's editorial voice and stance.
County workers sue for 192 million over publication of payroll data claiming pay secrecy. Separately a felon GOP candidate sues area papers for 75 million alleging press abuses. The piece reflects on editorial decisions and First Amendment protections amid calls to curb reporting.
The Manhattan Mercury mini-poll found 60 percent favor easier voting and a primary runoff when no candidate wins a majority. Current state law lacks runoff, prompting discussion about applying runoff to Senate and House races amid splintered electorates and many contenders.
A cluttered guide lists NBC Movie of the Week The Adventures Of Frontier Freemont with Dan Haggerty and Denver Pyle, plus various shows and times including The Carol Burnett Show guest Éydie Gorme, Anna Karenina episode, Charlie's Angels, Star Trek, Police Woman, Emergency, and Late Night features.
A writer asks whether a young woman acting as a doctor’s assistant who gives medications, takes EKGs, and removes moles is legally allowed to perform these tasks when the physician is absent. The letter notes no complaint about care and seeks clarity on legal scope.
A health column discusses physician assistants as a new trained medical role, their duties, certification, and growing adoption across 45 states with about 7,000 active P As. It notes P A responsibilities, house calls, and the doctor’s trust in the assistant. It also includes reader questions to Dr Thosteson on hair growth, zinc supplements, and masturbation detection.
Lauren Tewes, 24, best known as Julie McCoy on The Love Boat, navigates life off the ship between filming second season episodes. The Downey, California native discusses acting, early work, and seeking broader exposure beyond her TV cruise director role.
AP analysis notes Plainfield NJ flood damage left many uninsured in 1973. Of 329 flood policies sold that year, 220 were in August and September after the disaster. Howard Kunreuther argues that the public bears much of the loss via disaster loans funded by taxes. He cites procrastination in people buying insurance for low-frequency events and questions rational behavior models. Rapid City 1972 flood similarly had only 29 policies in force despite eligibility.
The Ottawa Kansas newspaper lists subscription rates for local and outside trade areas. Rates include one month two fifty within trade area. three months six ninety. six months twelve eighty five. one year twenty two. Outside area monthly three forty. three months eight ninety. six months fourteen eighty five. one year thirty seventy. Out of state subscribers deduct three percent sales tax. The paper notes Associated Press news use rights.
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