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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1977
Page
1
Editorial content from the Ottawa Herald on Monday December 19 1977 presents opinion pieces and feature essays. The page covers local commentary, societal issues and reflective commentary typical of a mid century community paper.
The piece condemns Kansas Democrats Martha Keys and Dan Glickman for proposing a grain storage payment increase amid a national farm strike. It argues Congress will soon focus on energy, budget, tax and welfare bills, while farmers face rising costs and inflation. The critique portrays political hypocrisy.
Martin Tractor Company of Topeka, Caterpillar dealer in Franklin County, notes Caterpillar discontinued a county road grader but offers a full line of motor graders for county highways. Martin Tractor, started 66 years ago in Ottawa, continues selling and servicing Caterpillar products.
A reader describes a high carbohydrate intake and its impact on health. They are 5 feet 4 inches tall and 120 pounds, claim to eat large amounts of vanilla wafers ice cream and peanut butter sandwiches daily, and seek medical guidance on associated health effects.
A reflective plea to Dr. George C. Thesteson outlines self control struggles with sweets and carbs. The writer fears long term health risks, possible quitting of the habit, and a warning about weight gain and reduced lifespan.
AP analysis notes the unemployment rate remains around 7 percent as the labor market adjusts. The article discusses trends affecting job seekers including mothers and infant-related barriers, highlighting ongoing challenges in achieving sustained declines.
The Agriculture Department said China has bought some soybeans cotton and soybean oil this year but prospects for wheat or other grain purchases remain slim. The Foreign Agriculture Service report notes about 100 million dollars of U.S. farm commodities sold to China this year, well below the 1974 peak of 664 million.
A dense TV guide style page lists programs across hours with titles including Come To The Stable and Vision three features, plus sports, talk shows, movies and public notices. It mentions actors Loretta Young Celeste Holm and John Davidson and notes episodes and guests across NBC CBS ABC lines.
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