02 Feb 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1979
Page
1
Engineers report shows Kansas spends 43 percent more per mile than nearby states yet delivers no better roads. Poor management and outdated DOT policies blamed as causes. Gov Carlin proposes 15 million general fund plus 5 million for potholes. editorial urges demand for maintenance efficiency before funds increase.
Rep. Bob Whittaker urges constituents against a proposed Prairie National Park occupying 400000 acres. He cites opposition from Kansas residents and concerns about land loss, tax impact, and potential use of Fort Riley land instead. He notes support from environmentalists but stresses local in-country interests.
A dense TV guide lists evenings from 60s era shows to films and talk formats. Featuring The Fonz dance craze on Happy Days, LaWanda Page guests, Wonder Woman,UFO plot, Washington Week in Review, Makin It with the brothers, Wall Street Week, Jokers Wild, and assorted movies. Cast notes include Barbara Eden, Susan Saint James, Julie Grey, and Ray Bolger among others.
Horton Presley writes from Hong Kong about the traffic burden in a mountainous, compact area with nearly 150000 registered vehicles. He details high purchase, license, insurance, parking, and fuel costs, plus quirks like mandatory handbrake use. The couple considers car ownership costly and ultimately notes they miss having a car yet accept the current transit reality.
NBC mishandled Centennial airing causing confusion and ratings drop. John Wilder, producer, pressed for Michener aligned content and midseason pacing but NBC moved episodes and rushed final hours. NBC executives later admitted scheduling errors hurt viewership and the show’s momentum.
A 20-year-old student writes that despite balanced diet, regular exercise, and modest weekly work, she cannot sleep until 2:30 to 3:30 a.m., feels tired upon waking at 7:30, and remains useless until noon. she has never used sleeping pills and seeks explanation while reporting good health on her last physical.
Reader questions about insomnia among students and suggestions to relax before sleep. Advice includes avoiding sleeping pills, checking for hyperthyroidism, and considering blood tests. Also explains a varicose vein case with a potential血 clot risk and urges medical evaluation.
In a fierce market clash, Anheuser-Busch and Miller Brewing vie for leadership in the United States beer scene. Miller promotes Lowenbrau and Lite Beer while Anheuser-Busch pushes Natural Light and its brown bottle message. The dispute, sparked by FTC complaints and strategic branding, underscores a high stakes battle for drinkers amid rising consumption projections.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details with editor Robert B. Wellington and subscription prices for trade area and out of area readers. Rates include monthly and yearly options with sales tax and a note on out of state subscribers deducting 3 percent.
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