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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1979
Page
1
Editorial page from the Ottawa Herald dated Thursday November 1 1979 presents opinions and features across page two. It includes commentary on local and national issues, reflecting the newspaper's stance and reader interest at the time. The piece showcases columnists and syndicated thoughts shaping public discourse.
The American Nurses Association warns of a 100,000 nurse shortage with worsening prospects. It cites underfunded education, job stress, and low pay, urging federal aid while noting hospital salaries under federal control undermine staffing. RNs insist on recognizing professionalism and higher wages, contrasting with lower nurse pay to other federal roles.
A late congressional bill funds a massive nuclear carrier at 2.1 billion dollars, with critics warning against staking defense on a single vessel. Advocates in the Pentagon press for the project while the Carter administration shifts toward a tougher defense posture. Critics insist a few torpedoes could sink any ship, urging torpedoing the plan in Congress rather than at sea.
A collage of TV listings features Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Incredible Hulk and Casablanca among the highlighted films. Evening schedules include Upstairs Downstairs, The Seekers, and Columbo with various dramas, comedies, and cartoons across NBC ABC and CBS.
AP Business Analyst notes that voters aged today split from postwar norms, with Boskin arguing a new cohort, shaped by inflation and deficits, is altering expectations of government policy. He warns that policy now faces a bloc whose views differ from older generations and from earlier economists.
The letters discuss polyarteritis nodosa and emphysema, noting vessel inflammation can affect kidneys, intestines, muscles, and heart. Cortisone-like drugs often control the disease. Other items cover puberty discharge, arthritis evolution from rheumatism, back pain with antacids, cosmetic breast reduction age, and inflationary economics.
Buckley dismisses Terence Smith s view of President Carter as overly centralized in federal power. He argues presidents influence inflation through Fed board appointments budgets vetoes and regulatory sunsets while noting the public misperception of executive power and the danger of ignoring economic facts and incentives. He credits Ford with lowering inflation and warns against demagogy.
Ottawa area readers pay 2.60 monthly to 27.00 yearly with discounts for six months and annual plans. Out of area rates rise to 3.75 per month and 34.00 yearly. Out of state taxes add 3.5 percent. carrier rates in Ottawa and surrounds list 2.85 monthly with 30.00 yearly.
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