12 Nov 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1979
Page
1
The editorial discusses the lasting impact of the Kennedy assassination, noting persistent turmoil and the lure of conspiracy theories. It critiques sensationalists who revive fresh theories for profit, suggesting Oswald’s guilt remains central while alternative explanations proliferate.
British lawyer Michael H. B. Eddowes argues in The Oswald File that Oswald’s grave body may be a KGB agent. The author notes shifting identifications and urges putting the matter to rest after 16 years, claiming the assassination’s relevance has faded.
A letter recalls past headlines about liquor sales in Impact Texas and nearby Abilene, noting how prohibition shifts kept money home. It describes Caldwell Kansas gaining and losing customers after wet and dry changes, and questions Ottawa merchants facing out of town buying.
A dense OCR page lists TV time slots and program notes across channels 7 and 20 including movies musical dramas Westerns comedies and sports. It mentions Tommy the Who musical film with Daltrey and Ents, White Shadow public affairs VD lesson, MASH Tokyo flashback, Two Mules for Sister Sara, The Heat War in Space, and Monday Night Football Eagles vs Cowboys among others with actor and star names.
A reader asks for information on myasthenia and explains how muscles work using electricity as an analogy. The letter outlines nerve impulses traveling from the nervous system to muscles, triggering contraction for daily actions like scratching an ear or digging a garden.
AP reports on the impact and reach of Sesame Street since its 1969 debut. CTW founder Joan Ganz Cooney reflects on television influence, budget, global expansion, research, and shifts in pacing. The piece notes awards, audience growth, international versions, and collaborations with PBS CBS and hospitals, plus health and education agendas shaping the program.
British documentary airs on PBS offering a balanced portrait of Jane Fonda. It traces her shift from Hollywood rich kid to activist, featuring home movies and interviews while acknowledging flaws and controversial moments.
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