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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1978
Page
1
The piece questions a $119.2 billion defense budget, asking what value the public is getting. It questions the influence of the military industrial complex, home district trade-offs, and the military vote bloc on Congress.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration tested long haul truckers on a 7.5 mile course. Six laps at any speed followed by six at 55 mph showed 55 mph mileage improves by 8 to 23 percent. Safety benefits from lower speeds are well established, while time saved by speeding is questionable.
A busy TV lineup lists Tabitha replacing Paul Thurston with a gossip gimmick, plus The New Adventures of Woman in a desert ghost town intrigue. Washington Week in Review and Sparrow, Firing Line, Rockford Files, and Star Trek feature guest stars and plot twists.
AP Special Correspondent Walter Mears reports on the 65 to 70 age shift starting January 1 and potential congressional moves to remove the age barrier. Economists warn the impact may be large and uneven, with Labor Department forecasts of more workers but uncertain outcomes due to earnings rules, inflation, and pension structures. a public poll shows mixed confidence in retirement income and hints many will work beyond 65.
NBC leads with Sneak Preview Week and Warm Up Week ahead of Premiere Week starting September 18, showcasing King Kong, new films, specials, and 13 new or returning series including The Critical List. ABC counters with Roots repeats and Galactica openings while CBS and NBC vie for early viewer attention with previews and pilots. W.E.B. tops NBC’s rookie lineup, highlighting a 29-year-old network executive story.
A reader asks Dr. Thosteson to repeat a past article on living after a heart attack to help her husband cope with fear and avoid becoming a vegetable from exertion. Mrs P R notes there is life after a heart attack.
A physician’s body of notes covers anxiety after heart attack noting recovery prospects and ongoing activity with restrictions. Readers ask about blood in semen and testicular descent issues after injuries, with professional guidance on urology, prostate concerns, and the need for physical exams.
An AP report argues that common economic rules of thumb mislead amid persistent inflation. It cites the Rule of 72 and a 2 percent income housing guideline, showing how inflation skews doubling times and home prices beyond traditional estimates.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details with editor Wellington, postal and licensing notes. It outlines trade area and out of state subscription rates, monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options, including sales tax deductions and an Associated Press notice.
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