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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1978
Page
1
Ottawa Herald Editorial argues against deep cuts to the CETA public jobs program noting Dirksen's quip about saving money. It warns that large cuts will harm cities, as public payrolls reduce unemployment but fail to teach real work, urging tax reduction to spur private job creation.
Common Cause criticizes a closed caucus where Democrats debated restoring subcommittee chairmanships for members tied to the Koreagate payoffs. The secret session halted public review, prompting concern that wrong doing is condoned and harms the party's image.
Mrs Reid Ward from 440 E 1th argues the Christmas stamps are a lovely bit of art with exquisite faces and detail though too small she wishes them larger like the owl stamp for a real delight.
Fragmentary TV listings mix game shows movie titles and program notes with references to names like McNeil Lehrer and George Benson. The unreadable OCR blends multiple programs including a beauty contest, cross words, and retro movie titles with partial descriptions and dated event notes.
Reader asks how long caffeine lasts and why restlessness persists. The piece cites medical guidance that caffeine effects wear off within hours, with heavier use possibly extending this to three hours, and notes caffeine can lower blood sugar contributing to sleep disturbance and jitters after the stimulant wears off.
Readers seek guidance on weight loss diets risks and ketosis dangers, eye retina surgery limits, dangerous beer fasting, and self Heimlich maneuver. Dr Thosteson cautions against high fat high protein plans, notes ketosis risks and calcium loss, and endorses realistic eating habits. He explains detached retina surgery with laser reattachment and warns prognosis remains poor. He also confirms self Heimlich maneuver techniques for choking and advises against extreme fasting as alcohol abuse requires help.
Horton Presley reflects on voting from Hong Kong, contrasting British rule with local governance. He notes low voter registration and turnout, a largely advisory council, and the first Chinese Chief of Police, while acknowledging refugees seeking entry and lingering questions about loyalty and democratic impact.
AP reports Philadelphia teenager Andrea McArdle, already star of Broadway Annie and NBC Rainbow, will accept a Rising Young Star of the Year award on CBS’s entertainment special. Despite Hollywood offers, she plans to keep schooling in Philadelphia and pursue singing and entertainment.
A look at how economic shifts alter daily life and careers as regulators push for change. Questions about past rates and budgets highlight the rise in debt, currency decline, and unemployment trends from the 1960s to the mid 1970s.
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