28 Jun 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1979
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald editorial notes 22 liberal Congress members call for mandatory wage and price controls, while warning such controls have historically failed. It cites Nixon era attempts, inflation, and recession, yet muses favorably on targeted controls for Congress and government wage and price practices.
The United States has backed Somoza for 45 years while Secretary of State Vance urges change through the OAS to oust the regime. Rebels known as Sandinistas oppose the dictator and Cuba is reportedly aiding them. The dilemma risks U.S. prestige as it battles between supporting the regime and opposing Communist influence.
A fragmented TV listing mixes with a courtroom angle as a lawyer Tom heads to help repay a favor amid a drowning case and a prison release dispute. Names like Dennis Weaver John Denver Vic Marrow and Lealie Parrish appear among scattered references to film and television items.
Reader asks why the bed seems to move during sleep. Dr Ruble explains the heart cannot be turned off at night. its pumping can move the bed in sensitive individuals. A normal heart usually means no need for alarm, but signs of excess thyroid, anemia, or vitamin deficiencies warrant medical exam. Corneal dystrophy explained versus glaucoma and transplant need noted.
A devotional fragment cites Matthew 13 31 RSV urging wise use of all resources. It links a prayer to stewardship and briefly mentions corneal dystrophy and glaucoma noting separate causes and a booklet for discussion.
A reader asks what causes longtime hoarseness and if it signals cancer, noting no pain but near-constant throat clearing. Advice urges vocal cord examination, cites possible nerve injury or infection, and warns cancer would show additional symptoms.
AP writes that Tom Snyder aims to stay with NBC's Prime Time Sunday as ratings show modest gains. The debut rated 25th of 65 with a 29 percent share, while Weekend ranked 110th of 114 with 17 percent. The piece notes Snyder's personality driven style and live political airings with guests including Sir Freddie Laker James Dunne and Langhorne Bond.
The Ottawa Kansas daily publication lists subscription prices for trade area readers including monthly, quarterly, half year and yearly rates by mail with varying taxes. In state carrier rates and out of area mail prices are shown, with tax adjustments and a note of Associated Press membership.
AP Business Analyst John Cunniiff discusses how inflation recession and shortages could force Americans to cut back. He notes that while the economy may suffer, effects on the elderly poor unskilled workers and indebted households vary and may not reduce living standards evenly. He warns special measures may be needed to protect vulnerable groups.
The piece argues that some officials concede Americans must lower their consumption, yet real change may be internal. It cites waste in rich diets, excess travel, energy use, and consumer culture. Studies suggest life quality can improve with cutbacks without lowering standards, linking longevity to medicine and noting a shift toward simpler, healthier foods.
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