15 Nov 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1979
Page
1
A Federal Reserve Board check shows Americans owe over 300 billion on installment loans plus 750 billion on homes, a total highlighting rising debt amid inflation and slower growth. The piece argues this threatens financial stability and reflects weak savings discipline, echoing Shakespeare on money management.
The piece notes a trend toward ballot measures limiting state and local spending and taxes in California and Washington, with Prop 13 style limits and tax growth caps. It argues this signals distrust of legislative spending and discusses a broader push for a constitutional balanced budget amendment.
TV listings show Laverne and Shirley leaving jobs to join the WAGs meeting a tough female sergeant. Plus movie and sports segments with World War II drama A Bridge to Arnhem, Bugs Bunny Thanksgiving Diet, NHL hockey game, and orchestral concert highlights.
James Kilpatrick lauds Kentucky Supreme Court for ruling state board cannot compel religious schools to follow state decrees on certification courses or textbooks. Decision hinges on 1890 state constitutional protection of parents conscience against sending child to opposed schools. Court allows health safety and testing compliance but rejects broad state control over private education.
AP Business Analyst John Cunniff reports a Mercer survey of 2,500 large companies shows 74 percent reexamine plans due to unfunded pension liabilities while 92 percent see no problem. The study asks about early versus late retirement and highlights concerns for Social Security as longevity grows and the worker to retiree ratio falls.
Readers seek guidance on exercise with asthma and allergy triggers. Answers explain how to test breath control during activity, caution against overexertion, and note that modern therapy supports safe exercise within individual limits.
Ottawa Herald lists daily subscription options for in town, trade area, and out of state readers. Rates cover one month to one year with varying mail and carrier prices and include sales tax. The paper is published daily except Sundays and holidays and is a member of the Associated Press.
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