13 Aug 1976
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1976
Page
1
Health officials expect nationwide swine flu inoculations to begin in September after Congress passes a bill to shield manufacturers from suits. The government will provide free shots, but insurers fear the large program raises liability and cost concerns.
The bill passed shields vaccine manufacturers from lawsuits by users, with the government covering legal defense. Critics call it a historic rip-off that risks a treasury raid and sets a harmful precedent, arguing Uncle Sam protects the industry at public expense.
The Carter campaign faces a probe after $150000 in funds are unaccounted for and allegedly used to secure backing from Black ministers. Carter expresses concern but vows investigation, drawing praise from supporters who view his honesty as a political asset and call to remember Nixon era links.
Dear Dr Thosteson comments on normal blood pressure for a 75 year old. A reader reports a reading of 180 over 65 and asks whether this is too high. The doctor had said it was all right, but the reader remains concerned.
The column explains that blood pressure varies with age and individual health, urging sensible concern over anxiety and noting that a doctor evaluates total status. It covers trichinosis signs, causes, and treatment considerations, plus skin photosensitivity, antihistamines role, and related conditions, ending with a prayer excerpt.
Diahann Carroll opens a four week summer CBS variety by Jay Sharbutt with songs and skits. Telly Savalas and Sammy Davis Jr provide bright spots though material and pacing lack snap. Carroll displays class and strong musical support from arranger H B Barnum.
The Committee for Economic Development urges a shift from unemployment driven restraint to supply side measures, calling for coordinated federal action. It criticizes Nixon Ford policies that used unemployment to curb prices and argues for policies to raise supplies, stimulate investment, and keep unemployment below five percent. It notes past high unemployment and reduced capacity amid inflation. The group stresses fiscal policy, reduced reliance on monetary policy, and a timetable for reducing inflation while restoring high employment.
Farm Roundup. Don Paarlberg says August crop report shows crops near previous record levels with a record corn harvest projected at 6.19 billion bushels, up 7 percent from last year, while cattle feeders face a bad outlook and grain farmers see mixed results. Consumers are not expected to face sharp price drops though prices may rise 3 to 4 percent this year.
Ottawa Herald published in Ottawa Kansas lists subscription rates for trade area and outside, with monthly, quarterly, semi annual and annual terms and tax details. It notes Associated Press rights and exclusive use of focal news and AP dispatches.
The list catalogs the day's broadcasting schedule across networks with numerous programs including Sesame Street, Hogan’s Heroes, Perry Mason, Mary Tyler Moore, and Lawerence Welk among others. It notes a dense lineup of news blocks, movies, sports, and special programs across morning to late night hours.
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