02 Nov 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1979
Page
1
Editorial notes up from Topeka report 15 percent auto insurance increases effective Nov. 1 driven by higher loss costs and inflation. It warns bumper-to-bumper parts pricing could exceed car values, urging standardization and removal of nonessential frills to curb costs.
The piece questions why Congress may add China to the most favored nation list for trade while Russia and Cuba are treated differently. It argues the administration judges China as needing aid more than others and notes long‑standing U S business ties with Communist nations versus a broader farm production impact.
A dense TV schedule lists ABC CBS and NBC events with sports and film. Highlights include Battle of the Network Stars, Last Embrace, The Incredible Hulk and NBA game Hawks versus 76ers, plus night film duels and late news.
USPS Ottawa Kansas daily newspaper lists pricing for subscriptions by mail in trade area and outside, with in town carrier rates and sales tax instructions. It identifies Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher and notes Associated Press membership.
Readers ask about vitamins for children and iron needs. Dr Donahue says most kids get enough vitamins from food, a once daily multivitamin is unnecessary unless eating habits are bizarre, and excess iron can cause issues. Other letters cover X rays for aorta coarctation, mammograms and radiation, birth control fertility, diabetes funding, underwater coughing, and incontinence guidance.
AP reports that long term fixed rate mortgages facing new pressure from inflation may give way to rollovers with periodically reset rates. Lenders seek review rights every five years to reflect changing conditions, signaling potential regulatory changes from the Federal Home Loan Bank Board.
NBC star Gary Coleman sues ABC and 2020 for 1 million alleging Rivera bullied him into an interview after agents denied permission. Rivera counters with accounts of filming Todd Bridges at Metromedia in Hollywood and wife Sheri Rivera supporting the project.
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