29 Aug 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1979
Page
1
Chancellor Archie Dykes of the University of Kansas warned that the United States faces a serious threat to research as federal support declines in real value. He noted 70 percent of basic research funding comes from federal sources, urging a government size reduction to curb inflation and revive private enterprise and university research.
Sen. Howard Baker is portrayed as a GOP figure who shifts stance to play to different audiences. He backed the canal treaty, angering conservatives, and now opposes SALT II, a line shared by many conservatives. The piece likens his political maneuvering to Jerry Brown’s canoe theory of pivoting positions.
A chaotic TV guide item lists programs such as Eight Is Enough and Dallas night movies, plus Real People features. It notes The Night They Took Miss Beautiful and Behind The Badge for Wednesday night, with a long list of classic films, roles, and host segments.
AP reports that hundreds of companies offer stock discounts through dividend reinvestment plans, with 132 issuing new shares and 77 at a 5 percent discount. Salomon Brothers estimates these plans could raise $2 billion this year, about 25 percent of new stock sales, yet about 85 percent of eligible shareholders do not participate. Analysts cite preference for cash dividends or hesitation to increase holdings, though investors could profit by selling discounted new shares after automatic reinvestment.
Readers ask about shingles nerve pain and relief options including codeine, carbamazepine, nortriptyline, cortisone injections, local anesthetic injections, and topical sprays. Dr Donahue notes pain may linger a year or more, especially in the elderly, and assures there is no DIY cure. He also answers questions on facial flushing after exercise, strep throat transmission, Duane syndrome in a child, refrigerating baby’s milk, Zenker’s diverticulum, and frisbee elbow with standard treatments and outcomes.
An Associated Press piece from Hammond Oregon recounts a salmon charter trip aboard Miss Fitt II with skipper Jack McCarty and mate Boone Cleveland. Barbara Hoffman's big catches and multiple limits highlight a busy coast scene as charter rates hover around 35 to 45 dollars per person, with guidance on gear and methods.
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