Taken For Granted President Carter and city grants debate
Editorial notes public sector reactions to President Carter's inflation battle. Cities fear belt tightening while seeking federal funds, citing grants rising from 2 to 85 billion over 25 years. Topeka announces recreational grants, prompting a rush to spend before a crunch. Cities plan to lobby Congress for more dollars to meet local needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Columbus
Ohio
National League of Cities
Topeka
Congress
Spare The Red: Seat Belt Push Fails To Habitual Use
An editorial criticizes federal seat belt mandates arguing they have not increased usage. It notes a 14 percent belt adoption, with smaller cars more likely to buckle up, and claims cost to car makers and buyers rises. The piece calls for less forceful policy and more education on safety.
TV Tonight Listing Highlights Classic and Christmas Programs
Television guide notes a packed Christmas themed lineup with Muppet Show, Mary Tyler Moore, Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, Grizzly Adams Christmas tale, and specials starring the Carpenters and Mac Davis. Includes movies The Millionaire and We're No Angels, plus Tonight Show and Dick Cavett segments and public affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MET
Shirley Verrett
Luciano Pavarotti
Cavaradossi
Puccini
James Conlon
Laverne
Shirley
Grizzly Adams
Dan Haggerty
Denver Pyle
THE
Carpenters
Karen
Richard Carpenter
Kristy McNichol
Jimmy McNichol
Gene Kelly
Georgia Engel
Martin Balsam
Edward Albert
Humphrey Bogart
Aldo Fay
Devil's Island
Nervous bowel linked to abdominal pain asks doctor
A reader asks if a nervous colon can cause abdominal pain and whether the condition is psychosomatic after extensive testing including enema studies. The doctor’s guidance on real physiology versus mind influence is sought.
Nervous Colon and Digestive Ailments in Health Column
Reader questions cover the link between emotions and bowel function, the idea of a nervous or spastic colon, and advice on diet and remedies. Included are inquiries about a butterfly facial mask from birth control or pregnancy, anorexia nervosa guidance with a recommended book, and a note on bust enhancement products.
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L.A
M. K
Steven Levenkron
New York
Contemporary Books, Inc
Chicago
J. H
Report From Hong Kong Buddhism: A Foreign View
In this travel vignette Horton Presley describes a dawn monastery visit on Lantau Island at Po Lin Buddhist Monastery. He notes rituals, chants, drums, and a royal monk who jokes about being British while explaining Buddhism contrasts with Western culture. The piece reflects on contemplation versus activity and the observer’s lack of knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton Presley
Lantau Island
Po Lin
Buddha
Hong Kong
Repair Insurance Spreads Among Realtors Across Nation
AP Business analysis notes home repair insurance and warranty plans expand nationwide, aiding real estate sales by reducing buyer fear of repair costs. Some plans lack full protection or offer limited terms, with endorsements from the National Association of Realtors and plans rolling out in 36 states plus D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cunniff
New York
National Association of Realtors
District of Columbia
Ken Slack
Realtors’ Home Protection Committee
Homestead Inspection Warranty Co
Camden
N.J
Cedar Daily Subscription Rates and AP Notice
Cedar daily newspaper lists subscription prices for trade area and out of area with monthly quarterly and yearly terms. Includes editor contact Robert B. Wellington and AP use rights noting exclusive local news publication and AP dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
Associated Press
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the Safety Administration
Nashville Music
MacNeil Lehrer Report
Kansas City
Arte Johnson
Barbara Feldon
Jonathan
David Ogden Stiers
Zheodenm News
Dick Cavett
Geneva Smitherman
James Sledd
J.L. Dillard
John Simon
Jarrowhouse
Stara
Charles Grodin
Candice Bergen
Tony Bennett
Charles Er Reilly
Carl Sagan
San Francisco
Barnaby Jones
Melvyn Douglas
Gene Hackman
Mary Tyler Moore
ABC
Bob Newhart
James Siedd
MacNeil Lehrer
U.N.C.L.E
Tom Snyder
Judy Hagedorn
Janet Kizziar
Dr. Paul &. Ruble
Slack
Indianapolis
Olivia John Newton
John Travolta
Ambassador Cards
Hallmark Cards, Inc
Ceme
S. Main
Ottawa, Kansas
N. Main
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