19 Apr 1976
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1976
Page
1
NBC cuts 17 shows amid slumping ratings and networks face tough fall decisions. ABC CBS and independents weigh high production costs and concerns over sex violence and the family hour amid rising federal regulation. Viewers react as prime time worries grow.
Advertisers face rising costs and public reaction to bolder TV shows. Debates pit bans and clean up efforts against select programs like the Boston Pops and Seven-Up. Pressure groups push government action to shield children from explicit content, signaling a looming battle over early evening fare.
Laurence Wightman, long known as an expert in heating and air conditioning, former commissioner of streets and utilities, and a man of travel, politics, and invention, died in an airplane accident in Texas last week. He lost a leg in a motorcycle crash as a young man but led a full, productive life, balancing business and public service with courage.
A pharmacist asks for a future column on why refill limits exist and how prescriptions are monitored for safety. A reader shares menopause expectations after hysterectomy and another asks about impotence, with Dr Thosteson addressing each query in turn and closing with a prayer.
A blind stray dog named Princess was diagnosed with inoperable cataracts after initial hopes of surgery. The Princeton Humane Society raised about 600 for treatment, but Penn veterinarians found the condition inoperable. She has since been adopted by Mrs. Gary Eberhart and now romps with two other dogs and two children.
AP analyzes how rising personal income and easing inflation spark renewed advertising and spending on Main Street and Wall Street. While many families maintain a moderate standard of living, persistent security concerns drive conservative choices, evidenced by record Series E and H savings bond sales and the growing appeal of fringe benefits like dental insurance. Financial security and flexible pension options shape Americans' spending and saving amid a recovering economy.
AP Farm writer Don Kendall reports February imports of live cattle from Canada and Mexico jumped seven fold to 52 135 head, signaling growing confidence in a beef market comeback. Officials caution imports may not reach past year totals despite corn crop boosts and improved margins for feedlots. Mexico emerges as a rising market for U S breeding cattle and hogs, with breeding cattle exports climbing to 97 204 head last year.
A sprawling Monday through late night TV grid lists show titles, times, and channels. Programs include News, Sesame Street, The Brady Bunch, Hogan’s Heroes, Gunsmoke, The Beverly Hillbillies, Match Game PM, The Price of Fame, and late news blocks with varied ratings and channel notes.
AP writer Jay Sharbutt reports Ron Nessen, Ford spokesman, hosted NBCs Saturday Night, sparking protests from Spain and Russia. Nessen appeared in Franco skit and Oval Office bits with Chevy Chase, poking at Nixon's pardon and Ford silliness, while Ford joked about humor.
Gala, published daily except Sunday and holidays in Ottawa Kansas, lists subscription rates for trade area and out of area, with monthly, quarterly, semiannual and yearly options. Editor Robert B Wellington notes pay methods and Associated Press rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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