05 Aug 1976
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1976
Page
1
The piece argues that motor car safety mandates from Washington, including bumpers, door girders, seat belts, dash buzzers, and ignition interlocks, fail when owners disable or bypass them. It notes the public bears the cost of required safety equipment even as some drivers ignore or defeat the safeguards.
A push to standardize air bags faces cost estimates from $100 to $300 per car and possible consumer resistance. Car makers warn added equipment could raise prices and slow sales while critics argue safety should prevail over individual preference.
The Viking I Mars landing sparks debate over U S space spending as critics argue for Earthly priorities. Pro space advocates note finite oil supplies and space program spinoffs like computer breakthroughs, urging a long view of humanity's future among the stars.
A reader tells Doctor Thosteson that since switching doctors three months ago they stopped Proloid thyroid pills taken since 1969 and have gained weight from 114 to 117 pounds. They seek guidance on whether stopping treatment caused the weight change.
Reader asks if stopping thyroglobulin could cause weight gain. Answer notes stopping pills may reduce activity and raise weight if thyroid gland underactivity, but tests can be misleading. Recommends follow-up with current doctor, report sluggishness or continued weight gain, and considers testing after discontinuation for gland status. A second letter discusses dizziness from neck arthritis and explains X-rays to check pressure on vessels or nerves, with possible corrective measures. A third asks about quinine after birth and possible abortion. response says period returned around six weeks, nursing mothers have longer delay, quinine unlikely to affect menstruation, and timing was coincidental. Ends with a prayer excerpt.
The article notes St. Valentine’s Day traces to Lupercalia in ancient Rome with Juno and Pan honored. Young people chose partners by drawing names, exchanged gifts, and often formed marriages. It adds a 1957 Indiana right to work law mention.
AP Business Analyst discusses W Allen Wallis, University of Rochester chancellor and corporate director, warning that big government erodes freedom and market prosperity. He notes minority influence in politics, growth of government, and undercutting of free enterprise, advocating limited state power and cautious policy.
The Agriculture Department estimates farmers receive 6.14 cents of every consumer dollar spent on jeans with retailers and wholesalers taking 42 cents. Cotton use in denim is rising, with 613,400 bales used in 1974 and a 35 percent jump since 1970, while fashion trends and cheaper man made fibers limit cotton share.
AP reviewer praises NBC one hour Beach Boys special for blending surreal comedy with insider glimpses into the band. includes scenes with Brian Wilson, surf culture vignettes, and music like Surfin US and Sloop John B set against a California lifestyle mood.
Television schedule listing detailed programs across channels and times for a night. Includes News, Sitcoms, Games, Movies, and specials such as Hogan's Heroes, Gomer Pyle USMC, Beverly Hillbillies, Mary Hartman Mary Hartman, Streets of San Francisco, Masterpiece Theatre, and The Great Waltz with multiple time blocks and titles.
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