16 Aug 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1979
Page
1
Page Two features reflect the Ottawa Herald opinions and commentary from Thursday August 16, 1979. The section presents editorials and opinion pieces shaping local perspectives and community discourse of the era.
Kansas Representatives Jim Jeffries Larry Winn Keith Sebelius and Robert Whittaker join Oklahoma’s Mickey Edwards in sponsoring a federal right to work measure that would remove compulsory unionism authorizations from labor laws. The bill mirrors state trends, but faces Democratic opposition and is unlikely to pass this year. With inflation industrial movement and waning union strength, a federal statute could be pursued in the future.
The American Medical Association rejected six resolutions opposing federal health plans. The shift hints at liberalizing trends, possible leadership strategy, or Breed influence. Rising health care inflation and higher doctor incomes accompany growing acceptance of Blue Shield Medicare and Medicaid. Public forms and costs rise while business and government push back on fees. Price controls loom as the likely consequence.
A cluttered TV guide lists episodes and specials from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. including Laverne and Shirley, Project U.F.O., The Waltons, Julia Child and Company, National Geographic specials on Louis Leakey, Angie, Barney Miller, Quincy, Hawaii Five-O, New Orleans concerto, and late-night shows. Notable guests include Randolph Mantooth and Sophia Loren with a mix of dramas, comedies, and documentaries across CBS ABC and NBC.
A reader asks about pleurisy its cause and treatment. Dr Donahue explains pleurisy arises from pleural inflammation causing sharp chest pain and outlines treating underlying infection or related lung issues.
Los Angeles actress Gina Hecht, once unemployed and shuttling to casting calls, lands a role in Garry Marshall’s Mork and Mindy after a serendipitous NY deli bingo of luck and poker with industry pals. A playful, personal path to stardom.
Vernon Jordan described a corporate plan to place black youths in work programs but received no official backing from mayors or public officials. Presented at Camp David by Jordan and David Mahoney with Eli Ginzberg and Alan Kistler, the plan was reiterated at the American Assembly gathering at Arden House.
A Norton Simon official urged adding 250 unemployed minority youths to payrolls as a pilot, arguing if executives’ bonuses depend on it they will act. The plan aims to place 200,000 jobs across big firms, with Mahoney claiming 200,000 roles could open for minority youths while critics worry about displaced workers.
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