17 Dec 1976
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1976
Page
1
Ottawa Herald notes the rise of do it yourself culture driving a boom in DIY books and kits. A leading company has released a divorce kit aimed at cutting legal costs and avoiding expensive attorney fees.
The attorney general seeks to halt sale of DIY divorce kits costing about 48 dollars, arguing it is illegal to practice law without a license. The writer questions whether the law should treat the legal profession differently from trades and asks if lawyers deserve greater protection under the law.
The piece discusses Clarence Kelley as FBI director since 1973 under Nixon, noting bureau scandal and morale issues. It cites Carter’s past pledge to fire Kelley and Plains Georgia chatter about switching the FBI post with the White House, arguing politics should not influence the agency.
A column revisits body metabolism after quitting cigarettes for new non smokers. The piece aims to help readers persuade friends and relatives to quit by explaining metabolic changes and health effects in clear terms.
In this health column the doctor explains weight gain after quitting smoking can come from slowed metabolism and appetite changes due to nicotine. He notes better circulation after quitting may balance gains, and urges non-dieting remedies like sensible exercise and behavioral substitutes.
A dense listing outlines TV schedules across multiple channels with show titles, times, and featured programs. The log highlights a wide range from children’s programs to news, sports, movies, and documentaries, noting several classic series and specials.
A Yale NBC special titled Christmas Around the World airs Sunday 8 to 9 30 p m EST. Narrated by William Conrad it spans more than 15 countries and explores Christmas history from cards to carols and Santa Claus. Guests include Jonathan Winters Dick Van Dyke Vicki Carr Gene Kelly and Liv Ullmann.
AP analysis questions Carter's possible picks and the fate of Arthur Burns at the Fed. It notes Burns’s long tenure, independence debates, and potential continued service under Carter. It also examines George Meany and AFL-CIO backing, unemployment targets, and the challenge of reducing 8.1 percent jobless rate by 1.5 points with a 96 million workforce.
AP Farm Writer Don Kendall reports that smaller crops and poor weather in the 1976 season could push prices up for processed vegetables. Via the Agriculture Department, production dropped 18 percent from 1975 to 11.6 million tons, with gains only in asparagus, broccoli, carrots, and spinach. California led with 48 percent of processing tonnage. concerns include rising middleman costs and potential short supplies for favored brands. The text also notes a 445 page Senate Agriculture Committee paperback compiling outlook predictions from government, academic, and private experts from the department's meeting.
104 S Cedar published daily except Sunday and Holidays in Ottawa Kansas. Robert B Wellington editor and publisher. Subscription rates include tax for trade area by mail one month 1.96 three months 5.36 six months 9.37 one year 17.30. Outside trade by mail one month 2.78 three months 7.00 six months 13.29 one year 24.46. Out of state subscribers deduct 3 percent sales tax. Associated Press rights noted.
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