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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1977
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald notes county commissioners repeatedly discuss road issues. Gravel roads are dusty in summer and muddy when rainy. A national report puts paving at about 60,000 dollars per mile and resurfacing at about 23,000 dollars per mile.
Kansas counties face tight budgets with most funds spent on maintenance. Franklin County plans bridge replacements and revenue sharing for a multi year program. Residents must accept limited funds, support road planners, and hope federal aid prioritizes rural roads over fringe projects.
Rep. Larry Winn opposes the measure but Congress may be forced to accept a version of the Humphrey Hawkins full employment plan. The piece argues higher minimum wages Social Security taxes and retirement changes will shrink jobs, harming youths and Black teens hardest, potentially pushing conservatives toward public employment programs.
NBC will air the Billboard Number 1 Music Awards on December 11. Executive producer Burt Sugarman says the winners will be chosen by sales and radio play per Billboard charts, distinguishing it from public-vote awards like the Grammys. Hosted by the Bee Gees and Kris Kristofferson, the event marks another major awards show in the music industry.
The National Science Foundation received an award for excellence from small business groups, signaling a rare acknowledgment of government agencies by entrepreneurs who defend innovation and vitality. The story notes a wary climate between small businesses and larger interests while introducing the Council of Small and Independent Business Associations representing about 750 000 enterprises.
TV guide style listing covers Billy Graham Trestate on CBS Friday Night Movie The Four Musketeers with Raquel Welch and Richard Chamberlain plus programs like Firing Line Quincy and Ironside. Highlights include Star Trek The Avengers and Gunsmoke style drama.
Dear Mrs. K asks about why pubic hair exists and whether shaving affects infection risk. Dr Thosteson notes hair provides protection from friction and minor irritants, helps trap sweat and bacteria away from skin, and supports pheromone dispersal. Shaving may cause skin irritation and small cuts raising infection risk. daily hygiene remains key, and cautious deodorant use is advised if irritation occurs.
A column covers body hair function and odor, shaving and clipping guidance, and general cleanliness. Readers ask about itchy eruptions and possible contact dermatitis from fabrics and pets, with advice to wear 100 percent cotton and consider allergies. A note on lidocaine explains its long-established role in treating abnormal heart rhythms in hospital settings. Added tips include preventing hemorrhoids through a high fiber diet and avoiding constipation and straining.
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