11 Dec 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1979
Page
1
The editorial laments 50 Americans held hostage in Iran and calls for a united, prudent American response. It criticizes a Congressman’s Tehran trip, an eccentric Lawrence duo, and incendiary remarks by Senator Kennedy and the President’s mother, urging a solid front.
Ottawa University professor Ron Averyt received a note from OU graduate Jeff Cunningham of the State Department in Washington. He suggested sending a simple message to the Embassy of Iran in Washington DC urging the release of hostages. A couple million postcards could make an impact for little cost.
Analysis argues that a $10 million federal energy bill program in Kansas could become an annual dependency, with 60 000 families helped to pay bills. Critics warn of reduced incentive to conserve and suggest direct tax cuts or company subsidies might be more effective.
James Kilpatrick critiques the Supreme Court ruling in Ybarra vs Illinois that sidelined evidence. He argues the exclusionary rule complicates justice, recasting police work and truth in a flawed legal framework. The Aurora Tap raid underscores risks of relying solely on warrants and mere proximity to crime.
Readers discuss TB screening methods and follow up testing. A TB skin test often yields positive results without implying active disease, while the Mantoux test offers higher sensitivity. Guidance suggests county health departments and further testing to avoid yearly X rays.
A packed schedule features The Print World of Tatiana Grosman visit at ULAE, Happy Days episodes, The Misadventures of Sheriff Loboa, Nova science, MacNeil Lehrer, Dick Cavett, and early evening movie lineups. Notable titles include Looking For Mr Goodbar, The Great Smokey Mountain Roadblock, Terror in The Wax Museum, Public Enemy, and Great Day in the Morning among others.
Thomas A. Murphy, chairman of General Motors, remains an upbeat barometer for the economy with forecasts of stabilizing and strengthening auto sales despite inflation and oil worries. Analysts note his positivity may reflect GM’s stake in market expectations and recent track record, shaping investor confidence.
The notice lists subscription prices for the Ottawa Kansas newspaper for trade area and out of state, by mail and by carrier, with monthly, quarterly, semiannual and yearly rates. Taxes and tax deductions apply. editor is Robert B. Wellington. Associated Press member.
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