17 Aug 1976
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1976
Page
1
Kansas lawmakers study open meetings law amid criticism of school boards for evading rules. University of Kansas journalism dean argues enforcement weak and secret sessions undermine democracy. He urges voters to elect officials who champion full public scrutiny.
A critique of pre convention party platforms in both parties as anachronistic. The piece argues platforms are drafted before nominees, generate false promises, and alienate voters, especially the youth, amid Democratic Carter’s partial backing away from planks and GOP tensions.
Dear Dr Thosteson letter reports friends’ claims of a drug for circulation problems with an amazing effect. The note seeks medical comment and questions safety and efficacy.
Letters discuss nicotinic acid briefly improving circulation in some elderly patients but warn it is not a cure for advanced senility or brain injury. Other notes explain vaginal odor causes, vaginitis vs odor, and guidance on leg swelling from heart disease and varicose veins with advice on weight, salt, and cautious activity.
Ottawa Herald lists publication details at 104 S Cedar with editor Robert Wellington and pricing for trade area and out of area subscriptions. Rates shown include monthly, quarterly and yearly options with inter-state tax adjustments.
The AP report outlines how 1970s shift pressures create ticklish choices for Americans across careers savings housing and retirement. It notes weak capital spending inflation energy concerns and job insecurity as central factors shaping cautious behavior ahead of Kansas City delegates.
The Agriculture Department projects a smaller 1976 soybean supply of about 1.54 billion bushels for 1976-77, about 10 percent below last season, keeping prices up as export and domestic demand dip. 1976 harvest estimated at 1.34 billion bushels, down 12 percent from 1.52. prices rose from 4.52 to 6.73 dollars per bushel from April to July. Red Delicious leads 1976 apple crop at 38 percent of 6.2 billion pounds, with other varieties sharing the mix. The USDA moves to curb beef imports via Mayaguez to enforce quotas, with 21.3 million pounds imported through July 31 and more planned. Public comment on the rule ends Sept. 16.
AP writer describes posing as a North Carolina delegate at the GOP National Convention in Kansas City. He notes crowded press areas, blocked views of Cronkite and others, and a dull on-site broadcast scene as networks briefed the floor. He avoids reporters by a delegate's aid and watches CBS NBC and ABC outfits from a distance.
A dense list of TV offerings across many time blocks including Sesame Street Early Show Zoom Brady Bunch News Hogan's Heroes Electric Company Gomer Pyle USMC Captain and Tennille Gunsmoke Mary Hartman Mary Hartman Night Gallery Wild Wild West Ironside Inner Tennis Mystery Of The Week Romeo shows Beverly Hillbillies Happy Days Gunsmoke Nova Great Performances Down To The Sea In Ships and Story of Jesus with multiple instances of Republican Convention and other variety programs listed. The record reads like a scanned station log concatenating show titles and times with frequent repetitions.
Kansas campaign chair Don Concannon announced he will resign from Reagan's Kansas operation after the Republican convention. He cited dissatisfaction with Kansas GOP politics and said he will not seek office in 1978. Concannon planned to quit once his successor is chosen, amid ongoing tensions with party leadership.
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