18 Oct 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1979
Page
1
Ottawa Herald presents Page Two opinions and features dated Thursday October 18 1979. The section reflects editorial views and featurettes typical of the era, capturing local perspectives on politics society and culture of Ottawa and surrounding area.
The author lambasts extended pro sports seasons and domed venues. He notes World Series warmth versus long baseball, August exhibition football, indoor arenas in heat and cold, and basketball starting amid other seasons. He condemns Kansas City subsidies to lure the Kings.
A Ottawa salesman notes a 1980 luxury car with a 9 inch shorter wheelbase yet still land yacht in appearance and high price. The piece predicts slimmer models by 1985, lighter weights from Ford and Chrysler data, and a trend toward overdrive transmissions as fuel costs and federal rules reshape the auto market.
TV Tonight features Laverne and Shirley with a sailor brother turning wino, Buck Rogers in a plot to destroy New Chicago, The Waltons at J D s Defense Plant, and a Mozart Respighi concert with Zukerman and Ozawa. Also lists NHL hockey Flames vs Flyers, Burns on Benson and Jokers Wild, California Suite film, and multiple dramas and talk shows.
Readers submit health queries addressed by Dr. Donahue. A daughter should report nausea from birth control pills and try different brands. lipid lowering diets reduce cholesterol and triglycerides by limiting animal fats and high cholesterol foods. blue eggs do not affect yolk cholesterol. Tietze's syndrome causes chest pain from rib cartilage swelling and may require injections or surgery in rare cases. an ash-eating quirk lacks evidence of harm but warrants medical check, and public behavior aside, remains unclear.
The notice lists USPS Ottawa Kansas newspaper information with editor Robert B. Wellington and subscription rates for trade area and out of area. It covers prices by mail and by carrier in Ottawa and surrounding towns, plus sales tax details and a note of Associated Press membership.
Washington columnist James Kilpatrick discusses Barry Goldwater's 1964 campaign and his new memoir With No Apologies. He argues Republicans once again need Goldwater’s bold, combative style to challenge Lyndon Johnson and revive conservative zeal despite the historic defeat.
A reflective portrait of Barry Goldwater, recalling his 1964 campaign and enduring Republican ideals. The piece praises his integrity, steadfastness, and independence, noting rivalries, grudges, and his late-life softened demeanor while arguing the party could rally behind the aging icon. It frames Goldwater as a principled veteran guiding the GOP.
AP reports a split in policy onOct. 6 with a unanimous later vote on credit restraint, sparking debate among business leaders, AFL-CIO figures, and Carter aides. Critics warn higher rates may worsen inflation, dampen growth, and threaten new energy development while savers and homebuyers feel the impact.
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