20 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1977
Page
1
Page Two Opinions and Features section notes editorial perspectives from the Ottawa Herald on Tuesday December 20 1977. The item reflects the paper’s stance on current events, social issues, and community concerns of the time, presented in a concise editorial voice.
Harold Tobler argues farm parity keeps prices fair and consumer power strong. He cites farm gate to loaf profits, warns against corporate takeover, and urges shoppers to support independent grocers to sustain agriculture and the national economy.
Chuck Hook of Ottawa RFD 2 argues against the Herald’s December 6 piece on trapping. He says toothed traps are not used and infections are unlikely under 24 hour check rules, noting wildlife population control via trapping is misrepresented and pets are often released safely.
A Richmond reader recounts a Sunday detour through Ottawa to see downtown holiday lights. The author notes the Plaza lights in Kansas City were the intended sight, but Ottawa’s lights were off, deeming the trip a waste of time. The letter ends with a remark about the missed display.
AP report on Norman Lear relocating Fernwood 2Night to Hollywood as America 2Night with a mid January start for 13 weeks of five nights weekly. Lear cites fan mail and college interest despite low station ratings, and plans star cameos to boost appeal amid a Hollywood press conference scene.
An 11-year-old girl has a persistent cracked lip for two years. A dermatologist linked it to eczema, which is improving, but cortisone injections and creams have failed to heal the lesion.
A reader seeks help for eczema worsening with winter. The advice examines allergy as a possible cause, vitamin B or A deficiency linked to lip cracks, and infection risk. It also notes eczema patients should be watched for asthma later and mentions high fiber in bowel care, plus eye aging myths and snoring questions.
AP Business Analyst John Cunniff explains the 1978 Social Security tax rise. The 6.05 percent rate replaces 5.85 percent and affects paychecks beginning in 1978. The change revises the levy on earnings and impacts workers with contributions up to $1,070.85.
A dense TV guide style list outlines holiday specials from Happy Days to The Nutcracker and public affairs. It notes guest stars and program lengths while interweaving a blunt critique of Social Security funding and inflation taxes, urging readers to recognize the coming fiscal bite.
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