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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1976
Page
1
Editorial notes a bank ad touting the 1974 Pension Reform Act allowing individuals not covered by a pension to open an IRA. It highlights the deductible investment up to 1500 dollars per year, with banks and savings institutions promoting the method to eligible workers.
The piece explains how using an IRA lets individuals invest tax free until retirement, earning interest and a tax break. It warns that widespread use could cut federal income, forcing higher taxes for all, including the average taxpayer, if taxes rise to cover shortfalls.
President-elect Carter taps Judge Griffin Bell as attorney general and James Schlesinger as energy chief, prompting questions about civil rights enforcement, segregationist ties, and energy policy as he vows fair treatment and environmental caution.
A reader asks why digestion slows with age and seeks general diet tips for older adults. The response suggests digestion does not slow inherently but activity declines and nutrient needs drop accordingly, with healthy digestion generally matching actual needs.
The piece discusses enzyme digestion and the impact of aging on digestive juices with emphasis on varied diet and hydration for the elderly. It also answers a reader query on deep-breathing–related urinary leakage, noting overfull bladder and possible prostate or diabetes as causes, urging medical evaluation and proper urination before exercise. A scripture verse and prayer follow.
AP Farm Writer Don Kendall reports soaring coffee prices drive an expected 16 percent drop in the United States agricultural trade balance. The deficit reflects a narrower farm export total versus imports and affects overall farm income and policy considerations.
Ex Green Beret and former LAPD SWAT member Rick Kelbaugh, once near fatally burned in a helicopter crash, retires after nine years on the force to pursue writing. He has three Police Story scripts and NBC series outlines, turning to drama following a life of action and recovery.
A dense TV log lists countless offerings across channels with shows like Sesame Street The Brady Bunch and The Odd Couple interwoven with public affairs segments. The article shifts to agriculture noting Earl L Butz comments on farm exports offsetting oil imports and USDA cautions on 1977 winter wheat moisture needs to reduce erosion and mentions rising coffee prices due to Brazil’s crop issues.
Federal scientists in Boulder say a leap second will be inserted on December 31 to compensate for the earth slowing one second slower this year than the Standard 365 day calendar demands. Officials at the National Bureau of Standards note the adjustment keeps atomic clocks accurate and functioning.
AP Business Analyst John Cunniff notes a rapid change in economic perception over a month. Despite better retail sales after October revisions and stronger November, experts warn revisions may cloud real trends, yet the mood is spared as the President-elect calls it fairly encouraging.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details and subscription rates for trade area and out of state. It notes mailing policies, tax deductions, and AP association rights for local news and dispatches.
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