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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1977
Page
1
An Ottawa Herald editorial notes a 61 percent Kansas Legislature survey backing pay increases from about 8,800 dollars to 15,000 dollars a year or more. It warns taxpayers of a potential treasury raid despite a 32 million dollar surplus, and questions the value of higher compensation.
The piece argues higher legislative pay risks full time dedication, cites Congress as example, and links rising hospital costs to federal wage laws. It notes Kansas hospitals expect $40 to $45 million more next year due to minimum wage increases, urging accountability to Congress and the Carter administration.
A reader asks how a 23 year old can have both hypoglycemia and borderline diabetes and whether blood sugar levels explain restlessness and mental distress. The letter labels hypoglycemia as too much insulin and diabetes as too little, seeking medical clarification.
A reader questions diabetes and hypoglycemia coexistence and how meals affect sugar. Dr Thosteson notes family diabetes warrants periodic checks for the daughter and explains insulin timing.
AP reports a new Nashville flavored daily TV show titled Nashville Scene will premiere nationally January 2 from Opryland. Produced by Bayron Binkley the one hour program is 50 percent talk 50 percent music with country stars as guests. It will air Mondays through Fridays starting at 5 a.m. in Nashville and air at 6 a.m. in other time zones, live in the East and tape delayed elsewhere.
AP Farm Writer Don Kendall reports Agriculture Department tests show cattle fed about a pound daily of cement dust gained more weight than cattle on normal rations. In a Beltsville trial, 14 steers averaged 750 pounds, cement dust fed steers gained about 3 pounds daily versus 2.3 for controls. researchers urge caution until more study clarifies the effect.
Television schedule lists WELCOME BACK KOT TER and many classic reruns plus specials. Highlights include DOUG HENNING'S WORLD OF MAGIC and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with Dick Van Dyke, plus THE WALTONS and BEST OF ERNIE KOVACS promising light fare and family entertainment.
The government approved Lockhorns as animal feed additive amid cement kiln dust revealing mineral richness and scant animal growth impact. Separately, Nashville’s early morning country show Nashville Scene signs 48 stations, featuring guests like Merle Haggard and Roy Acuff, aiming for wider reach beyond Nashville and New York.
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