07 Sep 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1979
Page
1
The Kansas unemployment rate sits around 2.6 percent as employers cite a work ethic gap. A GAO study found those receiving more than 75 percent of their wages in benefits tended to stay off work longer, while those with less than 75 percent returned sooner. The piece compares to a British study and questions the value of generous unemployment support.
The piece notes FBI estimates of six thousand bank robberies this year, a 13 percent rise, with New York City seeing eight to ten robberies daily. It attributes the trend to easier bank access, smaller branches, and drive-ins, warning costs to the public unless security and policies change. It mentions possible links to court and prison dynamics and compares to airline hijackings as a cautionary parallel.
A fragmentary TV and film guide lists shows and stars from 1979 including The Incredible Hulk with David Banner, Wall Street Week with Louis Rukeyser, and ABC specials. Notable items mention Billy… and John Ritter involved in late night programs, with references to Dozens of films and acts such as Doomday, The Super Fight, and Off the Wall comedy.
In Los Angeles AP reports a tribute to Sam who helped animals and showed kindness to elders, paired with a critique of Emmy nominations. The piece notes the TV Academy reduced the awards with only 22 percent nominations this year, sparking discussion on Emmys versus Oscars.
Producers Bill Lee and John Moffitt plan a brisk Emmy telecast that highlights past moments and roots of the awards. The effort seeks to avoid four hour slogs by featuring significant clips and even mishaps, showing Emmy’s long standing importance.
Dear Dr Donahue answers cover pacemaker precautions including avoiding diathermy and certain impulse devices, microwave safety, handling of appliances, and airport screening. The column also explains encephalitis herpes simplex, duodenal ulcers detection, and exercising after large breakfasts with practical advice.
A devotional line citing Psalm 23 4 and prayerful praise to God. The speaker affirms fearlessness through divine presence and offers gratitude and Amen in a personal communion.
Former U N ambassador Andrew Young denounced U S refusal to engage the PLO and critiqued Africa for not having relations with Israel. He spoke at a Monrovia banquet during a 10 day, seven country trade tour aimed at balancing U S Africa trade and urged Africa to back Carter in 1976.
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