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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1977
Page
1
The piece argues Congress and the Carter administration push for energy and conservation policies that raise gasoline prices through regulations and a proposed 5 cent tax hike. It warns higher costs hurt farmers workers and businesses, condemns inflationary tax policy, and calls for resistance to continued motorist taxes.
Roberta Barrow of Lawrence writes about the Andersons Novelty Expo and carnival people. She notes many workers are trained professionals and retirees who travel in caravans to run shows that fund local causes including Shriners hospital and private schools while offering employment and positive community service.
The NBC rejected project A Year at the Top retools for CBS with Nor man Lear and Don Kirshner producing a new mix of rock fantasy and showbiz hustle. Mickey Rooney remains as the lone older cast member, while two young composers seek Broadway success under a record mogul who is the devil’s son in disguise. Greg Evigan Paul Shaffer and Priscilla Lopez star with Rooney as a Boise showman and his nephews and love interest as they chase a Broadway musical.
Editor notes Hornbeck wanders from adventures into a parents read aloud piece about dispelling fear of the dark and the fictitious Boogie-man. The tale follows Zack meeting Ragafratz the blind cookie beggar who explains darkness and loneliness and the idea of a Boogie-man who is alone in the world.
The notice lists a dense TV schedule with films and series including Lucan with Kevin Brophy and Stockard Channing, Sanford and Son, A Year at the Top, Elmer Gantry, Law shows, Rockford Files, and various network programs. It reads like a broadcast guide with multiple channels and times.
Richard Ruggles, Yale economist, testifies before the Joint Economic Committee on flaws in the Wholesale Price Index. He notes past studies found imperfection but no action then, hopes future work will build on prior findings, while noting ongoing economic measures rely on faulty data.
A letter from a reader asks if rhinoplasty requires turning 18 and about cost. Dr Thosteson notes nasal bones and cartilage are mature after 18 and prices vary, with a ballpark around $1,000, plus psychological factors and candidacy considerations.
DITAWA HERALD lists daily publication details and circulation prices for trade area and out of area subscribers. It also notes Associated Press rights granting exclusive publication use of local news and AP dispatches.
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