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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1977
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald notes Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel, a former Spiro Agnew successor, was convicted of racketeering and 17 counts of mail fraud. It questions federal prosecutions, suggests states may neglect powerful figures, and asks why federal courts handle such cases, warning of potential inequality before the law.
A report from educators cites a 14 year decline in math and verbal skills based on Scholastic Aptitude Test results. The piece notes calls in several states for proficiency exams and standards to improve education, urging local boards to act before new regulations are imposed.
A patient writes about recovering from a six month old intestinal obstruction with infection and a near fatal surgery. The main issue described is severe imbalance and loss of balance control despite overall improvement. The letter conveys personal medical concern and request for guidance on restoring equilibrium.
Readers discuss side effects of long term streptomycin use affecting balance and mobility. A 22 year old woman asks about pregnancy timing and natural birth control. A middle aged man quits heavy beer while smoking less, with health risk notes. An inquiry about Wegener's granulomatosis lists symptoms and prognosis.
A dense list highlights TV evening programming with guests and episodes across networks. Notable items include Donny and Marie, Sanford and Son, Rockford Files, The CBS Friday Night Movie Sharks Treasure, Beverly Hillbillies, The Tonight Show, Baretta, Night Gallery, and Midnight Special among others with hosts, guest stars, and featured movies.
University of California economist Eric Thor told a four state Federal Land Bank conference that drought in the West is redirecting the beef business to the Midwest where feed is plentiful. He noted higher West Coast labor costs and costly meat cutting pushing boxed beef to the Midwest as shipments to consumers increase.
Merlin Olsen, longtime Rams defensive tackle and All-Pro, retires after 15 seasons to join NBC as sportscaster and actor. He will appear as Jonathan Garvey in Little House on the Prairie starting Sept 12, after prior film work including The Undefeated with Roman Gabriel. Olsen holds a Phi Beta Kappa key and a master's in economics from Utah State and trained with acting coach Charles Conrad.
The Agriculture Department reports France's grain production rebounded with corn at about 8.4 million metric tons, up from 6.5 in 1976, and wheat at 18.8 million tons, up from 16.2. Exports are forecast higher for both crops, while poultry and beef prices are expected to affect turkey costs this year.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for trade area and outside area with monthly, quarterly, semi annual and yearly options. It notes Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher and mentions Associated Press rights for local news and dispatches.
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