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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1980
Page
1
Page Two features and opinions from the Ottawa Herald dated Tuesday May 13 1980. It presents editorial commentary and feature items typical of a mid twentieth century newspaper, reflecting local concerns and opinion trends of the era.
In Detroit risk of foreign cars rising in market prompts UAW leader Douglas Fraser to call for import limits. About 200000 union members laid off. members contemplate picketing foreign dealers, while some push the idea that union HQ itself could be a target to draw attention.
The piece argues President Carter misused governance aims by creating a new 13th cabinet agency, appointing Shirley Hufstedler, a former federal judge with no education background, to head it. It notes studies advised reducing cabinet agencies and highlights the NEA’s endorsement amid political promises versus principles.
A fragmented TV prime lineup features Watership Down with its poignant animated tale and other coast to coast listings. Includes The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson guests, Benny Hill, Monte Python cast highlights, and multiple western and adventure film airings.
James J. Kilpatrick argues food stamps grew from 35.6 million in 1965 to over 8 billion in 1980 and could top 10 billion. He cites broader eligibility, rising deficits, and inflation, urging pruning and reforms led by Eldon Rudd to curb costs and dependency.
Reader questions on non gonococcal urethritis and public laundries. Dr Donahue explains NGU, other urethral inflammations, and treatment with tetracycline. Also covers laxatives, postural dizziness from medications, toxoplasmosis from cats, and fetal risk testing.
NBC drops new half hour comedies in its 1980 81 schedule and pivots to hour long dramas and non fiction shows. PETER J. BOYER notes the move away from sitcoms signals a gamble on soap operas and reality style programs while executives seek a fresh hit strategy.
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