05 Feb 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1979
Page
1
An opinion page from the Ottawa Herald on Monday February 5 1979 discusses local civic matters and community perspectives. It presents commentary on governance, public concerns, and editorial stance shaping public opinion in the Ottawa area.
A northeast county weighs expanding from three to five county commissioners to handle population growth. Proponents argue for better representation and a professional full-time administrator, while opponents warn of higher costs and urge focus on quality over quantity.
From Olathe News Western Kansas observers note the Kansas State Fair board weighs a hamburger steer category to reflect rising hamburger demand. The piece questions state promotion of private industry changes amid conservative opposition to taxpayer subsidies and intrusions into free enterprise.
Legislative Report notes the Board of Regents oversees six Kansas universities with a quarter million dollar budget. The governor and Senate clash over party influence as Glee Smith is confirmed and Walter Hiersteiner is rejected, marking the first partisan blow to regent independence and higher education policy.
AP reports Bill Moyers returns to PBS with Bill Moyers Journal Harvest, a 26 episode season. He contrasts CBS Reports work with PBS series pace, debt to audience loyalty, and limited budgets. He notes Harvest follows George and Hansine Fisher farming North Dakota land and a home birth, underscoring Moyers commitment to thoughtful public storytelling.
TV lineup presents a mix of drama and adventure. Harry Broderick’s salvage trek in World War III era Burma seeks Shangra-La Li aboard a B25, while other shows follow Mary’s pregnancy reconciliation arc and ensemble chronicles.
Reader asks Dr Ruble about safety of radioactive goiter therapy at age 43. They compare it with daily pills for a year and learn that some lifelong medicine may still be required. They seek plain language guidance to understand risks and choices.
This health advice column discusses radioactive iodine as a treatment for toxic goiter, its unpredictable hormone outcomes, and the alternative of thyroid surgery or oral medication. It notes iodine use is unsuitable for pregnancy, contrasts methods, and mentions potential lifelong hormone supplementation. It includes reader questions on itching, dizziness, and vitamin E intake.
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