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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1975
Page
1
The piece critiques government handling of a lid shortage for canning, noting demand outstrips supply. It cites Department of Agriculture studies claiming 2.1 billion lids produced in the year, with 1.9 billion for seasoned canners and the rest for newcomers who want to preserve jam and fruit.
A whimsical note likens jar lid hoarding to last year’s toilet paper binge. Anecdotes cite a basement stash, imports from Oregon, and heavy buying claims. Unconfirmed reports allege a jar lid black market as inflation prompts home production.
Americans for Democratic Action argues incumbents enjoy an advantage worth about a half million dollars when accounting for salary staff allowances and free trips home. A postal survey suggests members use free mail privileges more during election years. Voters are restless as Congress faces criticism for its perceived inaction and self-serving raises, making re election prospects uncertain.
A reader asks about passing sugar in urine after meals due to a low renal threshold and whether diet is needed. A doctor explains this quirk does not imply diabetes, requires periodic blood sugar checks, and has no specific diet. a sugar tolerance test is key. Additional letters discuss sun tanning with iodine and baby oil, recommending gradual sun exposure and safer sunscreen products. The page also covers blood donation with cerebral palsy, advising medical clearance and disclosure of condition.
Ottawa Herald presents subscription rates for trade area and out of area. Local editor Robert B. Wellington lists prices by month quarter half year and year with sales tax details and a 3 percent out of state tax deduction. The notice cites Associated Press rights for local and AP dispatch content.
AP TV preview lists debut dates for CBS NBC and ABC series. Beacon Hill and Kojak among shows premiering in September with two hour openings for S W A T M A S H and other hits. CBS plans Cannon Barnaby Jones and The Jeffersons headlining autumn lineups.
AP reports Democrats expected to choose New York for their 1976 convention despite New York’s financial woes. Los Angeles remains in the race, leveraging a $1.7 million in-kind offer, while Brown and Carey, Beame, and Cunningham back New York. Labor leaders urge cooperation before Strauss commits to New York. July 12 start for the Democratic gathering, with GOP site decisions pending.
Merrill Lynch in its Weekly Government Securities Bulletin dated Aug 22 warns of a lower growth path. It cites rising inflation and higher interest rates eroding discretionary income and consumer confidence, predicting a small decline in GDP in early 1976 and a shift to accommodation by the Federal Reserve, with no view beyond Q1 1976.
A long scattered TV schedules log lists 5:00 to midnight blocks with channels and programs such as Truth Or Consequences Hogan's Heroes Sesame Street News The Electric Company Family Affair Green Acres Gomer Pyle Star Trek Perry Mason Beverly Hillbillies The Waltons Evening At Pops Streets Of San Francisco The Black Dahlia Wanda The Dunwich Horror Life Of Leonardo Da Vinci and others, including various movie titles and special broadcasts.
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