30 Aug 1976
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1976
Page
1
The Congress debates a reform bill that would extend unemployment compensation to 7.7 million local government workers not now covered. While framed as help for a failing federal program, critics warn Ottawa would fund the measure through higher city and county taxes, with federal funds then disbursing to local workers.
The speaker argues against extending a federal unemployment program, saying big cities are overstaffed and overtaxed. They advocate local and state management, noting past federal programs become poorly run. They question the benefit to large cities and call for state level handling.
The piece argues ongoing FBI wire taps burglaries and violations undermine public trust in the agency. It says director Clarence Kelley faces lies by subordinates, slow Department of Justice charges, and questions whether Kelley should stay or resign to install a tougher leadership to restore confidence.
The article warns readers to scrutinize sales pitches in stocks and autos, outlining common ruses. It contrasts stock market claims with real investment specifics and exposes misleading auto financing tactics to reveal hidden costs and risks.
The Agriculture Department says orbiting satellites under the Large Area Crop Inventory Experiment will monitor wheat production in the USSR China and other countries with aims to improve accuracy. The program begun in 1974 targets completion by mid 1978 and will not publish forecasts.
A woman near seventy asks about painful varicose veins from long standing, noting ongoing discomfort while working part time on her feet. She seeks medical guidance on relief and treatment options.
A reader asks if panty girdles affect veins and whether low blood pressure worsens varicose pain. The doctor cautions against tight girdles, notes elastic hose can ease pain but not fix vein problems, and links low blood pressure to varicose development. Surgery may be considered. activity is advised with care.
Walter Mondale moves from relative obscurity to national figure as he runs with Jimmy Carter. Aides describe a shakedown tour, with jokes polished and a focused message on Ford administration failures in jobs housing health care and education. Mondale assesses audiences across stops and prepares major speeches on foreign policy this week.
A reader from Ottawa Kansas asks for free information about a tax preparation course at 101 N Main and provides phone number 242-1040. The message notes no obligation.
Patrick Curley, 80, a retired New York subway motorman, won a car in a West Hartford fundraising raffle but cannot drive. He said he wished for the prize decades earlier and arranged to sell the vehicle.
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