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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1980
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald editorial argues the American auto industry bears some blame for rising prices due to slow adaptation to smaller cars and new models. It cites inflation, costly add-ons, and proposed theft prevention rules as factors, urging fewer federal shackles to revive industry prospects.
Kansas Attorney General Bob Stephan demands a broad overhaul of the parole and sentencing system. He urges lawmakers to set fixed terms for crimes, ending parole eligibility after a judge imposes a sentence, a move he says would fix flawed current practices and limit decades of parole discretion. He claims most law officers support the plan and the public and victims may benefit.
The listing outlines ABC network coverage of the 1980 Democratic National Convention with Anchorman Walter Cronkite leading a team including Dan Rather and Bob Schieffer. It notes starting times subject to convention scheduling, and includes accompanying programs and films such as William Faulkner documentaries and movie features surrounding the event.
Harris News Service reporter recounts a live Sydney interview with Carol Thatcher during President Carter’s press conference coverage. He notes Billy Carter’s fallout, presses on journalism, and his own stance on Carter’s nomination prospects while describing Thatcher’s professional demeanor and the Australian press’s sensationalism.
A reader asks if widespread joint and muscle pains are arthritis. The doctor outlines possibilities including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, polymyositis, polymalgia rheumatica, fibrositis, muscle strain, viral illness, and trichinosis. He notes that many pains are muscular or due to neck nerve referral, and stresses diagnosis depends on which condition matches symptoms.
AP writes that Democrats aim to leverage prime time TV coverage at the Madison Square Garden convention. Networks will broadcast from 4 pm Monday, following a Carter Kennedy deal to extend exposure and debate on binding delegate rules and platform planks. NBC, CBS, and ABC compete to lead in evening news.
The Ottawa Journal lists subscription rates for local and trade area readers with mail and carrier options. Rates include six month and yearly terms, with separate in-state and out-of-area taxes and a note of Associated Press membership. Editor and Publisher is Robert B. Wellington.
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