30 Nov 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1979
Page
1
Washington humor notes Sen. William Proxmire's golden fleece for waste of tax dollars. Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines received a $715,000 surplus as the fiscal year ended, spent on color TV sets air conditioning resurfacing tennis courts and other items.
A fragment discusses the Proxmire award linked to military spending and budget practices. It notes criticism of zero-based budgeting and asserts the award serves the public interest by prompting scrutiny of government appropriations and how funds are allocated to enlisted personnel.
The author argues that past U.S. mass removal of Japanese Americans under wartime fear mirrors current treatment of Iranians amid Iran tensions. Citing loyalty doubt, citizenship, and national shame, the piece warns against guilt by association and urges restraint and accountability in policy and public behavior.
Horton Presley notes police in Hong Kong are highly visible yet selective in enforcement. He cites slow responses to minor disturbances, courteous officers alongside curt officials, and a culture of acting only when ordered. Despite frustrations, he finds the city not especially dangerous compared with other major cities.
John R. White, AP analysis, says 1960 will see strong real estate investment in well located, well designed office buildings with relatively low rents and leases ready. Market tightness and rising rents persist since 1977, with some buildings boosting gross income by 75 percent. Indexing enters leases so landlords share increased operating costs.
A mother asks a doctor to explain Osgood-Schlatter disease in her 13 year old son who experiences knee pain with exercise and noticeable lumps below the kneecaps. The physician notes it is usually not serious and may heal as tissue regrows, with rare surgery needed, and invites more questions for clarity.
ABC Sports previews the Sugar Ray Leonard Wilfred Benitez world welterweight title clash while viewers are offered film and drama listings. The page also notes educational health columns on Osgood Schlatter disease pinworms and estrogen, plus a real estate outlook from White on hotels and shopping centers.
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