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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1977
Page
1
The comptroller reports Bert Lance, Budget Director, broke no laws warranting prosecution. The assessment implies possible rule bending without sufficient grounds for conviction. President Carter praises Lance while acknowledging a clouded personal financial picture and a sloppy government banking record.
The piece notes that reopening the Lance case conflicts with the White House pledge of public officials' integrity. It highlights Bert's background, including loans to the President and airplane rides, and mentions Senators wanting a formal investigation to avoid being seen as a rubber stamp.
An interim committee meeting in Topeka proposed raising gift limits from 10 to 25 dollars and monthly entertainment caps from 50 to 100 dollars to lobbyists. The piece argues such limits are a sham that promotes a saleable public service and questions the efficacy of reporting to the secretary of state.
Robert D. Partridge, head of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, warned at an energy conservation conference that without new fuel supplies a nationwide program will become energy starvation. He noted co-ops face a $1 billion next year for distribution equipment and $6 billion for 1978 generation and transmission facilities, with 350,000 new meters and 9.73 million total by 1982, driven by Alaska demand. He urged more conservation while new supplies are developed and highlighted insulation programs funded by Agriculture Department and NRECA.
Nashville AP report names Dolly Parton and Waylon Jennings top contenders for entertainer and vocalist honors at the Country Music Association awards. Five finalists in 10 categories to be named soon, with winners revealed Oct. 10 at the Grand Ole Opry House.
TV Tonight shows a packed Friday slate with The A C Monday Comedy Special Sheehy and the Supreme Machine starring John Byner and John Cassial, plus Little House On The Prairie The Wisdom at Solomon. Also Jeffersons and Gunsmoke lead primetime alongside NBCs To Old To Fight Back and Shamus on Moon at the Movies.
The page outlines a mix of entertainment items including The Streets of San Francisco and Kojak episodes, a Tonight Show with Steve Martin, Pat Boone, and Merv Griffin guests, a 1947 Welcome Stranger film, and a 1964 The Secret Invasion movie, along with coverage of news and late-night schedules.
Reader asks about persistent morning sickness weight loss and fluids. Dr Thosteson notes pregnancy sickness usually lasts weeks to months, suggests nutrition, rest, small dry meals, cracker on waking, and cautious fluid intake. Also covers diverticulosis, de Quervain thyroiditis, nail-biting, hyperinsulinism and hypoglycemia with brief explanations.
Consumer Product Safety Commission chair Larry Margasak says the agency will file nationwide court suits to halt sale of Tris treated sleepwear for children. S. John Byington notes continued sales despite animal-test cancer links and a June ban voided for procedure issues. The drive targets specific cases, first suit against Macy’s halted sales with a September 22 hearing.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details with editor Robert B. Wellington and subscription rates. Trade area pricing shows monthly and quarterly options, with a yearly rate of 17.30 and outside trade area rates higher. Out of state subscribers pay a 3 percent tax deduction.
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