07 Aug 1974
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1974
Page
1
Ottawa Herald editorial argues new federal safety mandates raise car prices with door beams seat belts interlocks and upcoming air bags. It notes 55 mph limit and traffic death stats show many fatalities are pedestrians and cyclists, urging reassessment before further mandates.
The Parsons Sun argues that a 10 cent first class mail rate would rise to 13 cents next year if approved, and urges Congress to reconsider the post office restructuring from Nixon era. It notes worsening service and growing deficits blamed in part on inflation and calls for major revision rather than patchwork before any further rate increases.
A reader describes a stroke nearly a year ago affecting the right arm and leg. They report persistent hand inaction and note daily efforts picking up about 100 marbles, seeking guidance on reducing spasticity and improving function.
A health Q A column covers post stroke spasticity treatment options and the value of passive and active exercises, massage, heat, and marbles or doorknobs routines. It explains TUR as a common prostate procedure and notes normal sexual potency after surgery. Also touches on yawning in young women and a prayer excerpt.
Business Mirror notes removal of Nixon would barely brighten the economic picture in the near term. Inflation, high interest rates, supply shortages, and weather still drive prices, jobs, and housing, with economists predicting unemployment near six percent by year end and a prolonged recession, though sentiment may improve for some households.
Federal Reserve Chairman Arthur F Burns urged a public service jobs program for up to 800000 workers to fight rising unemployment, proposing launch when jobless rate hits 6 percent. He estimated $4 billion cost and pressed tougher antitrust enforcement and a stronger inflation monitoring agency, while noting inflation unwind may take two years.
New York AP report says CBS News chief Richard Salant would consider pulling out if live coverage rules unduly restrict access during House impeachment debates. NBC and ABC presidents Salant counterparts say they expect rules to be ironed out before debates begin.
Washington AP reports Kenneth Frick of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service urged grass roots leaders to push for Nixon administration goals of free enterprise and market reliance. He warned of self serving efforts to pull farmers back under federal control, and noted potential price support and stockpile pressures in Congress. Emergency drought loans were approved for two South Dakota counties, with 205 additional counties seeking aid across several states. In Rome, Italians make about 17 million intercontinental minutes annually, much of it to emigrants in the Americas.
A dense listing of TV time blocks and programs across the evening and night, naming shows such as Sesame Street, Truth Or Consequences, Star Trek, Beverly Hillbillies, Dragnet, Johnny Carson, Perry Mason, The Incredible Man’s Revenge, Gunfu, The Waltons, and The Looking Glass War films. The log includes multiple channels, repeated blocks, and notes Weather and News segments interspersed with sports and special features.
Ottawa Kansas daily lists subscription rates for local and out of area readers with monthly and yearly options and tax details. It also notes Associated Press rights reserving local news publication and AP dispatch access.
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