16 Jan 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1979
Page
1
Page two of the Ottawa Herald features opinions and editorials from Tuesday January 16 1979. The section presents reflective commentary on public affairs and community issues of the time.
The 350 ton reactor vessel has arrived at the Burlington area plant under construction, moving by barge and rail amid protestor photos and media attention. Questions remain on sub-base strength, final costs to consumers, and regulatory delays, with firms Kansas Gas & Electric and Kansas City Power & Light betting on substantial savings versus coal.
From Our Readers laments snow removal costs by Ottawa city crews at King Radio and Ottawa University while alleging improper use of trucks and private contracts. The letter accuses city officials of favoritism, questions wood hauling to Pomona Lake for a picnic, and notes lack of city hall awareness about expenditures.
A dense TV listing covers 7:00 to 12:00 with multiple programs. Highlights include Happy Days, GrandPa Goes to Washington, Laverne and Shirley, Murder in Music City, Sky Me, Starsky and Hutch, and a Tuesday Movie of the Week You Cant Steal Love. Also featured are The Tonight Show, Mary Tyler Moore, Bob Newhart Show, and news programs with Cavett and Lehrer. The lineup blends talk, drama, music, and feature films across CBS and other networks.
A parent asks Dr Ruble about potential ill effects of Ritalin for a hyperactive daughter. The physician is consulted to explain safety and school-related benefits, seeking guidance on risks and appropriate use.
The article explains methylphenidate hydrochloride as a central nervous system stimulant used in youngsters with minimal brain dysfunction. It notes effectiveness for hyperactivity and short attention span and states it is considered safe for children over age six.
AP reporter Peter J. Boyer details CBS Reports The Boat People, documenting Vietnamese refugees arriving on a Malaysian island and later sent to the United States, Canada and other destinations. The program probes U S responsibility, refugee ceilings, and the dream Americans offered.
Victor Neiderhoffer pitches independent company founders to sell out, promising a median price near three times book value and about ten times annual earnings. He mails blunt letters to 200,000 firms, noting owners often underpay themselves relative to company wealth.
Thirteen congressmen who helped kill a federal no fault car insurance bill received 28600 from PACs linked to trial lawyers. Dairy groups donated 110750 to House Agriculture Committee members, affecting milk price supports. PACs backed two thirds of the trucking subcommittee overseeing deregulation. Marine engineers’ union PACs gave 1000 plus to 24 of 36 Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee members. PACs total over 1,700 groups, donating an estimated 40 million last year and 24 million two years ago. Common Cause criticizes PAC influence while supporting public financing proposals.
Prayer prompts awareness of surrounding suffering. It asks for wisdom, compassion, and ways to comfort, strengthen, and encourage others. The note ends with a call to prayer using Our Father in heaven.
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