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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1978
Page
1
A June 14 1978 Ottawa Herald page presents opinions and features that reflect community concerns and editorial stances. The piece outlines prevailing local debates and calls for balanced discussion among readers and policymakers.
The Supreme Court ruled that newspapers may retain existing ownership in radio and television but cannot start or buy into broadcasts in their own communities. It rejected the FCC divestiture order while preserving current cross ownership rules. Ex convicts, aliens and publishers remain barred from broadcast ownership, a point of lingering grievance.
The Salina Journal blasts postal service rate hikes, noting Memorial Day and July 6 increases raise overall rates by 57.7 percent. The publisher warns the higher costs could total about $100,000 yearly for Salina, urging delivery changes and subscriber options, while state taxes also extract revenue from rate hikes.
A dense TV schedule lists programs from 7:30 pm to 12:30 am including Joker's Wild, Charlie's Angels, Desperate thieves plot, Rock Hudson on The Carol Burnett Show, Nova on zoo roles, and Star Trek plus Police Story mysteries. Local publication notes daily print details and Associated Press credit.
A reader asks how to tell Bell's palsy apart from tic douloureux after her husband recovered from a severe Bell's palsy attack. The letter notes both conditions involve facial nerve issues, and seeks guidance on accurate diagnosis and differentiating symptoms and treatments.
A reader asks if the douloureux trigeminal neuralgia is permanent and compares it to Bell's palsy, noting trigger points and ongoing painful attacks. The column explains differences in nerve involvement, treatment needs, and typical courses for both conditions.
AP reviewer notes Norman Conquest on PBS aims for drawing-room comedy but spans six characters over three two-hour chapters. Cast includes Penelope Wilton, Penelope Keith, Richard Briers, Fiona Walker, David Troughton, Tom Conti. Net result drags. one-hour weekly format would help. taped in England for Great Performances on WNET.
Christopher Phillips, head of the National Council for U S China Trade, argues Washington misreads China’s push for closer ties and a resolution on Taiwan. He warns delays could hinder recognizing Peiping, notes 1974 934 million in two way trade and 1977 374 million, with expected rise above 500 million, despite politics. He cites benefits from Chinese cooperation and fears a Soviet alignment if U S stance hardens.
A devotional prayer asking the heavenly Father to guide life’s decisions. It invokes Psalm 25 12 TEV and asks for wisdom when paths diverge, ending with Amen.
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