18 Jun 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1979
Page
1
A Monday June 18 1979 Ottawa Herald page presents opinions and features in a reflective editorial tone. It frames civic issues, cultural topics, and community viewpoints with concise observations, inviting reader engagement and further discussion.
The piece argues a 532 billion expenditure vs 504 billion income projection yields a 28 billion deficit. It notes a recession, calls for tax cuts, Social Security tax rises next year, and funding from general revenues. It questions cuts to Social programs and defense while backing the MX missile program at a 30 billion cost. It concludes a balanced budget is an impossible promise for Carter in 1980.
Kansas schools face fiscal strain as nearly a dozen districts lag on salaries. The Kansas National Education Association warns teachers may see raises below 10 percent next year, inflation looming large. districts contend with property tax limits and pressure from lawmakers, fueling a militant stance that could complicate education.
A healthy 18 year old writes of persistent low mood and thoughts of ending life. He reports no substance use and good social support but describes an ongoing inner battle that leaves him physically sick. He asks for help and guidance.
A reader in distress asks how to tell if psychiatric help is needed and where to go. The doctor advises immediate medical checkup to rule out physical illness, notes the link between mental and physical health, and identifies depression as the common condition causing pervasive unhappiness, sleep troubles, and loss of interest.
Ottawa daily notes subscription rates and classifies mail and carrier prices, with tax rules for in-state and out-of-area readers. It also includes a health advisory column by Dr. Ruble offering medical guidance on smoking effects, mole concerns, toenail fungus treatment, and sinus drainage, featuring reader questions and doctor responses.
Evening sports clashes Cubs vs Dodgers or Reds vs Expos may air regionally. Pruned TV grid shows Hugh highlights and films from 1960s to 1980s including Marie Curie, Muriel Rukeyser, and the 1972 Sam Cade.
The Mutual Investment Club of Detroit, led by Tom O'Hara and George Nicholson, shows steady gains from $121,668.91 in investments to assets around $628,000 across 16 members. Members emphasize disciplined, long term investing, reinvested dividends, and buying on downturns as they seek growth in select big and fast growing firms.
AP Television writer Peter J. Boyer notes a new syndicated comedy game show Bedtime Stories joining The Gong Show and others. It features interviews with married couples in bed about their sex lives before moving to a studio game. Al Lehman and Roger Barkley introduce the show as bedroom ambassadors.
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