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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1978
Page
1
The piece notes persistent labor unrest tied to wages and salaries amid inflation near 10 percent. It contrasts administration wage restraint with government trends and cites looming Social Security and minimum wage hikes. It highlights the federal payroll doubling in five years from 38 billion in 1973 to an estimated 65 billion this year.
The piece argues federal payroll growth outpaces fringe benefits and inflation, noting over 8 million inquiries for civil service jobs this year and 11 applications per opening. It claims pay is 30 percent higher than the private sector, fueling labor unrest among union, city, and state employees. It calls for payroll containment to stem the rising tide.
The president plans a Camp David meeting with Israel and Egypt next month to break deadlock in talks. Indications show a ban on press coverage similar to past actions, fueling criticism of secretive management and alleged public opacity in the Carter White House.
NBC movie of the week Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory with Gene Wilder and Jack Albertson leads a jammed schedule. Public education report, NatGeo whales special, baseball doubleheader, and crime drama line up across ABC CBS and NBC with late entries including Starsky and Hutch and Police Story.
Edie Adams says she bought a nut farm near Bakersfield and plans a vigorous TV comeback after a 15 year focus on live performing. She stars in NBCs Fast Friends this fall, appears on Eddie Capra and Flying High, and works on a Love Boat role while drafting a memoir titled You Can Do It Edie.
AP reports July housing starts at 2.08 million units, near June's 2.12 million rate, third best monthly total this year. Economists like Michael Sumichrast expect a 10 percent drop in 1978 from this year’s starts, while favorable mortgage market conditions delay retrenchment. The postwar population bulge and investment appeal of single-family homes bolster demand, with rates unlikely to fall amid persistent inflation.
A reader describes episodes of purplish skin spots appearing on legs two years ago then fading, and recent spots on the lower abdomen. A clinician advised no alarm unless new patterns emerge. The note seeks information on purpura and its significance.
Purpura results from small blood vessel fragility, platelet issues, or injuries. Normal platelet counts range 200000 to 400000. below 20000 is serious. Treatment centers on removing causes, steroids, or splenectomy, with caution for long menstrual flow in women and ongoing monitoring.
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