04 Jan 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1979
Page
1
The Ohio State coach Woody Hayes was fired after a Gator Bowl incident in which he struck a Clemson player, assaulted an official, hit a player, and knocked down a coach. The piece questions why instant replay was not used to review such events.
The piece argues TV censors combat on field fights and sidelines to protect the image of athletes and maintain hero status. It cites the Woody Hayes incident as evidence that box office dollars drive athletic coverage and public perception.
A Kansas editor mocks Proposition 13 for curing legislative hearing problems while noting California saw tax shifts rather than real tax relief. Local license taxes, utilities fees, dog licenses, building permits and other charges rose, prompting calls that spending must be cut and taxpayers must keep pressuring government.
A dense TV guide summarizes prime time offerings across networks including Mork and Mindy, Project U.F.O., The Walton’s, Nova, and late movie options. Notable items feature Rosemary's Baby, Starsky and Hutch, S.W.A.T., Mary Tyler Moore and regional news blocks, with dramas, comedies, and documentaries scheduled through midnight.
Hollywood based radio host Carole Hemingway turned activist to help Robert Smith recover his confiscated Cessna 310 H. After weeks on air and a Mexico visit she pressured officials, slashed an $11,000 storage fee, and saw the plane returned to Long Beach by Dec. 23.
A reader informs Dr. Ruble that a doctor diagnosed cardiac ischemia and prescribed Peritrate. The patient asks how long the medication should be taken, noting the prescribing doctor is now deceased.
Cardiac ischemia discussed with advice to continue nitrate therapy while seeking a new physician. Includes notes on ECG changes, gradual exercise, prudent dosing, nitroglycerin myths, storage and potency, alternative forms, and cautions for driving. Also covers nursing tetracycline cautions, and a cold intolerance complaint with a tongue-in-cheek remedy about warmer clothing followed by a prayer excerpt.
AP Special Correspondent Hugh A Mulligan reports in Ridgefield Conn that a Christmas gift story takes an unexpected turn when a basic wrench becomes the centerpiece of the tale. The piece blends holiday sentiment with a practical, humorous twist as the recipient’s reaction shapes the event.
AP reports rising government prices for ground beef donated to schools. The Agriculture Department paid about $1.20 per pound in late 1978, up 67 percent from a year earlier, while 1977-78 donations averaged 72 cents per pound. Through Dec 28, 1978, about 59.1 million pounds had been bought for $65.3 million, averaging $1.10 per pound. Retail hamburger prices also climbed, now around $1.30 a pound, with possible rises to $1.70-$1.80.
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publish all local news from the newspaper and all AP dispatches, reinforcing AP’s control over content usage and distribution.
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