01 Feb 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1979
Page
1
Editorial recap from the Ottawa Herald detailing page two opinions and features for Thursday February 1, 1979. Provides context on local concerns, civic issues, and commentary reflecting the era’s community discourse.
A House Small Business subcommittee warns that high taxes heavy regulations and federal meddling threaten small firms. It calls for laws empowering the DOJ and FTC to curb mergers while urging tax cuts and reduced paperwork to prevent corporate takeovers.
Three time Texas governor John Connally declares candidacy for the Republican nomination. He attracts attention for his wealth and confident stance claiming he can beat Carter or Kennedy in the general election and that he has the answers to national problems. Critics note voter confusion over his party loyalty and past milkgate ties in a wary political climate.
A crowded evening lineup features Mork and Mindy in a humorous weekend tale, Circus Super Heroes hosted by Bruce Jenner, and the debut of Mak in It. TV offers classic dramas including Barnaby Jones and Quincy, plus a Palestine documentary arc. The night closes with film favorites The Great Waldo Pepper and San Francisco, and late news and talk segments.
Horton Presley describes pragmatic ethics abroad in Hong Kong and China, arguing individuals justify dishonesty for friends and political ends. He recalls a Chinese dissident perspective praising Nixon's openness while advocating basic moral standards amid divergent local norms.
A diabetic patient asks about nasal decongestants containing ephedrine and their effect on blood sugar. Dr Ruble warns ephedrine can raise glucose and worsen insulin control, causing neuropathy risk, and advises sugar control and root cause treatment. other letters discuss cataracts glaucoma link and a hemorrhoid self-treatment query.
AP Television Writer notes CBS two hour special Mr Horn spotlights Tom Horn famed cowboy hunter and Indian fighter played by David Carradine with Richard Widmark as Al Leiber. Despite vivid Baja California scenery and strong cast, the script suffers gaps and rushed plot turns from movie to TV format.
AP analysis notes that creating productive jobs through invention has long spurred growth from Edison to the modern computer. Fort Myers hosts a two week pageant for National Inventors Day as debate grows over whether ceremony replaces curiosity and discovery in education.
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