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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1978
Page
2
Washington correspondent David Broder told Ottawa University that Republicans won many state legislative seats nationwide and will gain influence in redistricting after the 1980 census. The result could strengthen GOP leverage in drawing congressional districts.
Republicans now control both Kansas legislative chambers and may redraw congressional districts. With five lawmakers from Kansas, four Republicans and one Democrat, Dan Glickman of Wichita stands to face a challenging district split if one seat is lost.
The article discusses a 65 retirement age repeal affecting older voters and Congress, arguing inflation erodes retirement income. It contrasts past fairness concerns with ongoing cost of living, noting 10 percent inflation would devalue $1,000 of retirement funds to about $150 in twenty years, and questions who can retire unless inflation slows.
A chaotic TV guide lists a mix of movies dramas and talk shows including The White Shadow and The Tonight Show. It notes sports and local programming with a Cedar Rapids Kansas production context and subscriber rates.
In a letter to Dr Thosteson, Mrs W R M describes a month and a half of recurring stomach cramps and diarrhea. Stool tests revealed Giardia. She wonders if earlier travel in Mexico could have left a dormant infection and if a week of Atabrine could have eradicated it.
A health column notes giardia lamblia as a traveler’s parasite linked to poor sanitation and suggests stool tests for diarrhea. it also covers advice on infant milk fats, wool sensitivity, menopause spotting, and a divorcee asking about hormonal impact on sexual interest.
AP Television Writer Jay Sharbutt reports co creator Dave DePatie discusses new prime time Pink Panther special Pink Panther's Christmas. He notes networks pull back on slapstick and one to one contact while stressing a sophisticated rather than violent humor amid concerns from Action for Children's Television.
A suburban seller who profited on a house sale discovers real gains vanish after taxes, fees, and inflation. The piece warns inflation erodes purchasing power and cautions against relying on gold as a foolproof hedge, noting gold’s volatility and hidden costs.
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