12 Feb 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1979
Page
1
Daily opinions and features from the Ottawa Herald on Monday February 12 1979. Commentary and column items reflect local perspectives and cultural notes of the era.
The piece questions the judiciary amid Rep. Daniel Flood's bribery and perjury case. A mistrial followed 11-1 juror leanings and claims of inside knowledge, with a call for retrial and congressional reflection on conduct and reputation.
From Our Readers argues Ottawa needs more affordable housing as rising rents and low wages leave many families in substandard conditions. The letter cites hundreds affected by high costs and poor living conditions, endorsing a proposed government subsidized project for low to moderate income families. Norman and Barbara Jacobs, Canterberry Court.
The fifth week of the session featured three long sessions two major bills and one minor bill. A basketball bill to force KU and K State to face Wichita University was sent back to committee as lawmakers resisted directing universities on athletics and curricula. The death penalty was approved after hours of debate with death by injection amending a 30 year minimum for first degree murder. A tax and spending measure was approved to cap General Fund growth at 107 percent and require ending balances of eight percent of next year’s expected receipts. Committee work included foreign land ownership limits campaign donation cuts from political action groups overnight camping bans in parks and a ten year phase out of the merchants manufacturers and livestock tax.
TV listings mix celebrity charity game shows with familiar films and specials. Family and Welcome Back casts team up for charity, Gone with the Wind 1938 stars Gable and Leigh feature, Backstairs at the White House chronicles FDR era, plus Austin City Limits John McEuen segment and Sanford and Son lineup.
AP Business analyzes how inflation spreads from medical malpractice to product liability and workers compensation. Marsh & McLennan cites rising benefits and premiums, with state maximum indemnity jumps and broader interpretations of work related injury. Loss control and vigilant risk management are urged to curb costs.
A 32 year old reports chest discomfort during activity after a severe episode while rushing to a tour bus. The EKG was normal, yet over time he experienced recurring pain and pressure in the chest, not always sharp. He writes to Dr Ruble seeking guidance.
Reader asks about tests for angina pectoris after normal EKG during exercise. Doctor explains exercise tests and radioactive uptake methods, and hemodynamic dye studies. some cases show angina without definitive proof. Another letter notes elective aneurysm surgery risk, benefits, and timing, while other Qs cover moles and dry skin remedies plus a prayer.
AP Television Writer Peter J. Boyer analyzes hammocking, the practice of placing weak shows between two strong hits to guide viewers through to the next program. He cites ABC’s use of Makin It as an example, noting mixed results and the ongoing ratings watch.
The Ottawa Herald notes that members of the Associated Press hold exclusive rights to publish all local news printed in the paper and to use AP news dispatches. The statement outlines AP ownership of local news content carried by the publication.
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