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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1980
Page
1
Editorial overview and feature notes from the Ottawa Herald’s Page Two edition dated Tuesday August 26 1980. Commentary and various feature items reflect local viewpoints on events, culture, and community interests.
Editorial argues Congress created an entangled federal system and bears blame for the current crisis of confidence. Sen Charles Percy criticizes the fuel alcohol program and its red tape. He notes loan guarantees totaling 100 million were authorized but only 17 million had been issued by Aug 1.
An outer space promoter matches a sandslot Earth team against space All-Stars in a TV night lineup. The schedule includes Kansas City Royals vs Milwaukee Brewers, plus films and dramas from The Seduction Of Miss Leona to Backstairs At The White House and True Grit.
Dear Dr Donohue explains spina bifida causes and outcomes including lower back defects, meninges and spinal cord exposure, and possible neurological impacts. The response covers bladder issues, braces, therapy, and the hope for community support through a local foundation chapter.
A reader asks about egg allergy and vaccines amid a family immunization. Dr Donohue explains that egg allergy does not prevent immunity from vaccines, though some vaccines are cultured in eggs and may leave egg protein that can trigger reactions. the shot itself remains safe for the immunized child.
A VFW speech by Ronald Reagan at a Chicago convention praised the war as noble and urged a major military build up. The piece questions Reagan’s international role and suggests his beliefs may be driven by audience reaction. The piece notes global troubles and the fear a president may mislead voters.
James J. Kilpatrick argues against the D C Amendment letting Washington vote for two Senate members and a House member. He notes slow ratification, opposition from states, and constitutional flaws arguing the plan would create a hybrid entity and undermine federalism. He suggests conceding most of the District to Maryland or admitting D C as a state instead.
AP writer Peter J. Boyer argues that political conventions deserve gavel to gavel TV coverage despite claims they are no longer newsworthy. He contrasts Reagan and Carter conventions with live outcomes, cites ABC's Richard Wald on credibility, and notes the missed prime-time airings if coverage ends.
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