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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1978
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald reports on Senate ratification of two Panama Canal treaties and Gen. Omar Torrijos warning that without U.S. approval his troops could seize control, risking canal integrity. The piece notes a companion resolution on U.S. intervention and Torrijos’s threat to wreck the canal if the act fails.
Friday, April 21, 1978. Ouch troops arrive. The administration may seek funds from Congress to carry out treaty provisions, with 16 Senate sponsors now defending their votes for re election in November. The treaties may be on but the dance isn't over yet.
The governor told car dealers that many groups push self serving agendas, driving costly measures. citizens often neglect to contact legislators, letting elected officials bear responsibility for government responsiveness and accountability. The piece argues that taxpayers and voters share in the duty to influence state policy.
TV grid lists guest Glen Campbell Bernadette Peters Jack De Leon and the Joe Angela for a 60 minute comedy hour The Last Chance with the boys at a juvenile camp Then more shows include Wonder Woman Rockford Files Incredible Hulk and Star Trek plus Tonight Show Hogan and Avengers among others, with sport and film slots.
AP Special Correspondent Walter R. Mears notes the Panama Canal treaties lack lasting political bite. Senate approval, 68-32, faces uncertain fall campaigns as voters focus on taxes, energy and wallet issues rather than canal symbolism.
A reader observes that new widows report unusual pains and body aches after husband losses, noting some never fell ill before his death. The letter hints at emotional and physical tolls in early widowhood and requests professional guidance.
A widow reports night leg cramps and anxiety after her husband’s death. Experts note mental stress can cause physical symptoms, advise a full medical checkup, possible mineral imbalance, and caution about overreliance on home remedies.
AP Television Writer notes Mel Tillis and Susan Anton pair in a four week Saturday night test on ABC. Premiere guests include Donny and Marie Osmond and Billy Carter. Music strengths shine with Tillis and Anton harmonizing with Donny Osmond. skits include a police setup with Anton as a cop. The show, produced in Osmond studios in Utah, may become a fall ABC addition if writers tighten comedy.
AP analysis notes households are loaded with debt as stock market enthusiasm rises. In March customers owed brokers a record 9.92 billion, while total installment debt reached 211 billion at year end 1977. Auto loans and mortgages drive consumption, with housing starts at 1.5 million and 3.6 million existing homes sold. Merrill Lynch flags household net worth at 33 percent in 1977.
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