27 Aug 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1979
Page
1
Editorial page from the Ottawa Herald dated Monday August 27 1979 presents opinion pieces and feature writing. The page showcases local commentary and reflective essays typical of a mid 20th century community newspaper.
Senator Robert Dole promotes the Tax Equalization Act to index taxes to the consumer price index, arguing it would curb automatic revenue rises from inflation. A companion House bill exists, but skepticism remains that many lawmakers understand or want broad tax cuts, fearing inflation control may be selective and politically risky.
Salina figure John Simpson formerly a Republican state senator has switched to the Democratic Party seeking the U S Senate nomination. Commentators doubt his odds against incumbent Bob Dole as he faces long odds and a shifting political climate.
A dense TV guide rundown schedules MONDAY NIGHT with sports and entertainment: MONDAY NIGHT BASEBALL, THE WHITE SHADOW, and a Longwood Cricket Club finale for the PRO TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS. Also features Mister Rogers, MASH, Rockford Files, Sanford and Son, and Caped Movie blocks, plus local news and listings from Ottawa Kansas.
Affected individuals, mainly women, suffer pelvic floor muscle pain after back or hemorrhoid surgery. Rest, hot sitz baths, and relaxation may help. ultrasound, diathermy, and internal massage are potential therapies with success around 60 percent.
Peter J. Boyer presents a humorous predicted NFL season with whimsical, nonexpert picks across American and National conferences. He assigns odd rationales for each division ranking, citing personal ties, weather, and pop culture as the basis for teams like the Jets Browns Packers and 49ers. The piece lampoons sports prognostication as capricious and invites readers to enjoy unfounded forecasts rather than real analysis.
AP Business Writer Chet Carrier frames Chrysler's woes as a strain on a wealthy parent's choices. The piece compares corporate distress to guiding a third grown child through a crisis after earlier siblings prospered, framing strategic pivots and potential remedies.
Barry Schweid reports President Carter's Mideast strategy is in search of a plan, with Vance Brzezinski and Strauss trying to coordinate. If Egypt and Israel fail to advance autonomy talks next month, a loan guarantee for Chrysler looms as a separate crisis, while analysts warn the auto maker must reform and shrink to survive.
A brief devotional note quotes Romans 13 8 TLB urging love as the debt never paid and prays for better citizenship in heaven to reflect on earthly life. The tone is hopeful and reflective.
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