21 Dec 1976
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1976
Page
1
The piece argues Carter's early cabinet picks align with Ford's in philosophy and aims. It notes promised unemployment relief, tougher stance toward the Soviet Union, and defense cuts, while suggesting Carter has moderated statements since the election as threats evolve.
As Carter nears inauguration, supporters worry about policy shifts versus style. Analysts say inflation, unemployment, U S Soviet relations, and defense need shape, while some fear a wholesale policy change may not occur. Voters backing the Fritz and Grits ticket may see only stylistic shifts, not substance.
Salina Journal notes Sen James Pearson urging caution as Congress weighed a divestiture bill aimed at breaking up oil firms. The author argues big oil has driven U S energy miracles, kept prices low, and criticizes regulation as the root of energy woes, suggesting smarter controls rather than divestiture.
A letter column explains pernicious anemia as a stomach lining disorder impairing vitamin B-12 absorption and requiring lifelong B-12 injections. Other readers ask about heart attack fluid buildup, a short waist concern in a teen, and vasectomy cancer risks with pastor’s prayer.
AP analyzes possible expansion of Privacy Act 1974 to include private sector. Costs could run into scores of millions, raising concerns for banks, insurers, marketers, schools, and health providers. Koch-Goldwater bill rumored as a warning to industry to clean up data practices amid mounting regulatory burden.
Rep. Bob Bergland of Minnesota, a spring wheat and grass seed farmer with 600 acres, was named by President-elect Carter as secretary of agriculture. He has farmed actively while serving in Congress and previously worked at USDA. Reactions from farm groups praise his farming background and pledge support, while cautioning on policy shifts toward market-oriented programs. The piece also notes global per capita food production gains and egg production statistics from the Agriculture Department.
AP Television writer Jay Sharbutt profiles Martin Mull, composer and actor, noting his NBC contract status, and detailing Mull’s eclectic career from painting to humor. The piece quotes Mull on Bolivia tin output, his Mary Hartman role, and his early music work and comedy albums.
TV schedule fragment lists 5:00 PM to 2:47 AM blocks with serials like My Three Sons Brady Bunch Odd Couple Beverly Hillbillies and police dramas. Multiple network slots include news programs The Daughters Of Joshua Cabe Return and ABC News with film titles such as A Christmas Carol Cahill United States Marshal and Dirty Dingus Magic.
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