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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1978
Page
2
The Ottawa Herald's Page Two Editorial section from Monday October 2, 1978 weighs in on civic duty, local ethics, and the role of residents in shaping a healthy community. It analyzes public engagement, governance, and the impact of individual actions on collective welfare.
A summary of the Norfolk and Western clerks strike highlighting the push for bargaining, federal court order resumption, and fears that automation will shrink union numbers. The piece argues railroads focus on profits, not people, and warns future labor conflicts may recur as costs rise and technology replaces jobs.
The piece argues against Bill Roy’s accusations against Nancy Landon Kassebaum, noting current polls show Roy trailing and emphasizing that tax return questions are not credible. It recalls Andrew Schoeppel’s line about good people rejecting smear tactics and cites past Watergate blame attempts on Dole as failed tactics Kansans ignored.
TV listings mix with sketches of Welcome Back Kotter Little House On The Prairie and Opium Pill behind the scenes. Highlights include Monday night football Cowboys vs Redskins and Houseboat with Cary Grant and Sophia Loren. Local station schedules three news programs and a Rockford Files episode.
Former Ottawa University professor Horton Presley and his wife settle in Hong Kong to teach at Hong Kong Baptist College. He describes arrival, reception, Mei Foo Sun Chuen housing, and local surroundings, noting the vast Ng family, the Mei Foo complex financed by Mobil Oil, and striking views of bay, junks, and mountains.
AP writer notes the episode Once Upon a Ledge blends humor and sobering drama about a troubled Mary Johnson who seeks attention and help in school. Irene Arrenga delivers a quiet, moving portrayal while principal and Kotter staff falter to notice her plea for support.
Readers follow the Sweathogs in a tense ledge scene where a girl threatens suicide over being seen as ordinary. The troupe’s attempts to talk her down mix humor with earnest care, highlighting mental health awareness and the value of every life.
AP analysis cites Michigan State University's Eugene Jennings noting Nixon's self respect as a reserve sustaining him through post presidency strain. Jennings says survival instinct hinges on inner faith, not revenge, with Nixon as a potential personal hero for those facing adversity.
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