24 Aug 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1979
Page
1
The Missouri auditor James Antonio criticized state vehicle use as taxpayers foot gas costs and then faced scrutiny for a 400 mile state car trip to a wedding. The piece argues for tighter limits on official vehicle use and greater scrutiny of public funds to ensure taxpayers get value and accountability.
Soaring highway asphalt prices together with oil and gasoline costs and higher labor benefits strain Kansas counties. Limited tax capacity for road funding and costly bridge replacements push counties toward abandoning little-used roads to preserve main routes, potentially heating up county board seats.
A chaotic OCR recap lists many 1970s to 1980s TV programs and movies across varieties like Tonight’s lineup, with titles including The Gentle Killers, The Incredible Hulk, Dynasty era cinema, and classic music performances. It notes guest stars, episodes, and themed blocks, weaving in sport, public affairs, and westerns for a dense, period-voice schedule snapshot.
A reader asks about night sweats cause and remedies in older adults. The doctor links room temp medicines and infections, notes possible thyroid, vitamin deficiencies, Parkinsons, and cautions about meds and alcohol as triggers. He also explains arcus senilis and its nonassociation with high cholesterol, and answers questions on semen odor age and garlic with ulcers.
AP writer Peter J. Boyer profiles Vic Tayback of CBSs Alice as a likable, low drama actor who found success after appearing in the film that inspired the TV series. Tayback discusses his career pivot, the show, Flo leaving, and his love of Bergins pub, the racetrack, and everyday outings.
AP Business Writer Chet Carrier notes economists accept a recession is here and focus on its depth. Public belief is split, with 45 percent convinced, 36 percent disagreeing, and 19 percent unsure. Official definitions rely on two consecutive quarterly GDP declines after inflation adjustment.
AP Farm Writer DON KENDALL reports the USDA's Soil Conservation Service stands by its survey showing an average of 4.8 tons of soil lost per acre annually to water erosion, about half of previous estimates. Regional rates vary from 10.6 to 1.3 tons. the Corn Belt averages 8.1 tons. Critics warn against overemphasizing the figure for policy.
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