18 Jul 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1979
Page
1
The editorial notes a $3 billion annual school lunch program and a $100 million nutrition budget. It warns that government rules will dictate meals in every lunch room next January, framing the issue as a junk food controversy defined by minimum daily nutrition requirements and classifying certain foods as inadequate.
The piece argues that children will choose junk food before balanced school meals, suggesting candy gum frozen desserts and sodas be banned until after lunch service. It questions who will enforce nutritious diets when parental guidance may be lacking and warns of possible waste disposal challenges for schools.
Sen. Robert Dole urges scrutiny of Camp David energy talks calling the summit a partisan stunt and questions who should pay for it. He also asks how much federal funding and fuel were used for the helicopter shuttle and Carter's trip to Kansas City. He suggests examining expenses for similar official gatherings.
From Our Readers writer in Rantoul criticizes Ottawa commissioners and Franklin County road work on John Brown Highway. The letter hopes for action by the new engineer and commissioners and notes a four to five year timeline while praising recent leadership.
This clumsy scrape lists TV lineup items including AC Dough Times and Kojak. It mentions Penny reclaiming Willona and a crossdressed character, plus 10:5 and 11:04 Federal Reserve money transport references, and a Mary Tyler Moore ABC session with various guests.
A mixed listing of old time TV show credits and film titles featuring The Lockhorns Baretta and The Untouchables with mentions of police figures and a Tom Snyder hosted segment. Includes a Western gunfight film and a 1971 drama about relationships, plus a Bible verse and a prayer on hunger.
CBS debuts a summer show that remounts a failed chain of pilots from Maude era projects. Hanging In features Barbara Rhoades Dennis Barkley Nedra Volz, with ties to Bea Arthur John Amos Cleavon Little and Macy. The history spans Washington themed comedies and cancelled pilots.
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A reader, 35 with two children, reports milk discharge from both breasts. Pituitary study and prolactin test were normal. She asks what the doctor was checking for and seeks an explanation. She is in good health and on no medications.
A medical column explains that galactorrhea can arise from various causes including medicines, thyroid or adrenal issues, kidney, liver, or ovarian tumors, pituitary or hypothalamic disorders, and diabetes. It notes prolactin elevation and outlines diagnostic blood tests and imaging, with other reader questions on molasses, thyroid treatment, cortisone safety, anorexia nervosa, alcohol post stroke, and gluten in diabetic diets.
The dollar slid while gold prices rose and stock averages barely moved as economists held short-range forecasts. Investors were not encouraged by Carter’s energy proposals, with many fearing inflation, higher government involvement, and a weakened bid for a balanced budget. Perceived leadership issues may hinder long term energy reform efforts.
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