24 Jan 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1979
Page
1
In Wyoming this week the state senate voted to ignore the national 55 mile per hour speed limit and approved a 65 mph tap, risking $51.7 million in federal highway aid. Supporters praise states rights while critics call it federal overreach and extortion. The editorial urges bold state resistance to federal rules.
A 16 year old held in Lawrence on 14 felonies including eight burglary counts four rape counts and two attempted rape counts will be tried as an adult. The piece argues current juvenile handling is failing and calls for tougher penalties and more secure facilities to protect the public.
Sen Wint Winter outlines Kansas Senate Ways and Means plan to cap annual state spending at 7 percent above the previous year and require an emergency reserve of 8 percent. Any remaining funds after those limits would go to local property tax relief, with Senate Bill 39 subject to amendments. He stresses holding down tax spending while meeting state needs.
TV and theater listings show ongoing dramatic conflicts at home with the Bradfords as Abby’s parents reveal a marital estrangement amid a slate of film and program notes. Entertainment blurbs mention Mandrake the Magician, The Incredible Hulk, and other 1970s TV offerings with casts and runtimes.
A Washington budget clash pits Congress against the administration over President Carter's 1980 budget. Analysts warn deficits could rise if recession lowers revenues, while critics press for spending cuts. The piece frames the budget fight as a high-stakes game with political implications for voters.
A reader asks how the left heart nerves die after a heart attack and how the right side nerves take over. The doctor’s reply would explain the nerves’ role in pacing and force, and how the heart maintains rhythm when parts are damaged.
A physician explains heart impulse flow from the sinus node to the ventricles, noting the rhythm persists even with nerve damage. The letter also covers how estrogen can affect a 43 year old post hysterectomy patient, honeymoon cystitis, jaw wiring for weight loss, cleanliness of can openers, and brain recovery after viral encephalitis.
AP writer Peter J. Boyer critiques the rise of junk sports on television. He surveys NBC CBS and ABC offerings like The World Bellyflop and Cannonball Diving Championships Challenge of the Sexes and Superstars, accusing them of superficiality and gimmickry. He mocks postgame interviews and notes viewers may simply hit the off button.
The Ottawa Herald notes that Associated Press members are granted exclusive publication rights for its local news and AP dispatches. This standard acknowledgment outlines licensing and redistribution terms for the newspaper's content.
Devotional reflection thanking God for friendship, especially with Jesus. Expresses joy in sharing the Gospel and hearts with believers, ending in an amen.
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