Editorial Spotlight on Ottawa Herald Opinions and Features
Ottawa Herald presents Page Two editorial features on September 12, 1979. The section outlines opinion pieces and literary forms reflecting the newspaper’s voice, with emphasis on local issues, reader perspectives, and cultural commentary.
Debate over Cuban Soviet troops ignores U S base at Guantanamo Bay
The piece argues that 2000 to 3000 Soviet troops in Cuba are not a major threat and criticizes Sen. Dole for seeking to suspend SALT II talks. It notes U S presence at Guantanamo Bay with about 2400 personnel for over 70 years, urging perspective in the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Cuba
Kansas
Bob Dole
Moscow
U.S
United States
Frank Church
Guantanamo Bay
Air bags vs seat belts debate rages in fourth year
Camarillo Daily News argues against air bags, praising seat belts as cheaper and more versatile. It notes 1982 federal mandate and questions balloon effectiveness in T-bone, rollovers, and non head-on crashes while highlighting cost and limited protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tansportation
Brock Adams
TV Tonight A Packed Lineup With Mantle Aaron and More
The schedule features Dick Cavett’s Baseball Panel Part 1 with Mickey Mantle Hank Aaron Leo Durocher and Tom Gorman. Baretta and Police Woman share scenes while Mary Tyler Moore ABC Captioned News and a CBS Late Movie slot fill the night. A Dear Dr Donahue Q&A covers sarcoidosis with medical notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Cavett
Mickey Mantle
Hank Aaron
Leo Durocher
Tom Gorman
Sanford and Son
Baretta Police Woman
Pepper
Baretta
Mary Tyler Moore
Carol Harmony
Pete
Mac
Hari-Kiri
Jack Lord
Ossie Davis
Bob Newhart
Benny Hill
Stooges
Tom Snyder
William Winpisinger
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Periodic checks and treatments for sarcoidosis questions
The letter discusses sarcoidosis monitoring for organs beyond the lungs, possible cortisone-like drugs, and how doctors ask questions to gauge progression. It also includes patient concerns about hemorrhoid surgery scars, vaginal tissue elasticity and pain, prayer notes, and a mother’s worry about her son’s episodic weakness with low temperature.
Hong Kong Umbrella Habits in Rain and Heat
Horton Presley recalls how umbrellas shape daily life in Hong Kong from April to October. He notes rain protection, sun shielding, crowd control, and bus-stop etiquette, with vivid scenes of pedestrians navigating crowds on Nathan Road and to Peking Road, including a striking elderly lady wielding a large black umbrella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton Presley
Hong Kong
Nathan Road
Kowloon
Peking Road
Nathan
Real People shines with genuine real life humor
AP writer Peter J. Boyer observes Real People as funnier than many sitcoms. He praises Crazy Leo’s Howard Cosell imitation and notes the appeal of real, unscripted moments over TV performances. The piece highlights colorful locals, like gum wall stunts in San Luis Obispo, and predicts NBC’s show will be a season hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo
Howard Cosell
Howard
George Schlatter
NBC
Schlatter
Sarah Purcell
John Barbour
Evangelist
Nielsen Familes
Nielsen
Lars Nielsen
Nielsens
A.C
San Luis Obispo
Calif
Crazy Leo
Ma Bell Expands Retail Presence With PhoneCenter Stores
AT&T operates 1,921 retail outlets, outpacing A&Ps Ann Page, as it shops its way into malls to meet customers. managers say hands on displays let customers see touch and feel new home telecom products and envision future console terminals and integrated devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma Bell
A&P’s
Ann Page
At&t
Jeffrey N. McCollum
McCollum
D.C
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