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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1978
Page
1
Ottawa Herald editorial argues military pensions skew recruiting by offering retirement at half pay after 20 years, worth five times private industry retirement. It notes current annual pension costs at about $9 billion and forecasts growth ahead. Dated Thursday, February 2, 1978.
The article argues selective service payments exceed active duty pay and pensions. It notes a proposed shift to higher pay and lower pensions to attract recruits but finds little backing for this. With private industry competitive, a renewed selective service system is suggested as the remaining option to maintain the armed forces.
An Ottawa column warns that Kansas City's Coates House fire, with 24 to 25 deaths, underscores the need for early warning systems, fire codes, inspections, and good housekeeping. It urges city, owners, and residents to cooperate to prevent similar losses elsewhere.
Johnny Cash, famed singer, keeps busy and seldom acts. In a short return to screen work he appears in a Columbo episode and a Little House on the Prairie guest spot, plus a 1970 film, A.
AP Farm Writer notes hog prices may fall by summer and again next fall as U S hog production expands about 10 percent driven by Dec 1 breeding plans Beef output may drop slightly while broiler chicken rises aided by a large corn stockpile Corn prices stay around 2 dollars a bushel USDA data show hog corn ratio rose to 22 4 in January from 21 in December and 19 5 a year ago Also actor Cash discusses acting ambitions and touring legacy during Beverly Hills interview
A rundown of evening broadcasts includes Welcome Back Kotter in a plot twist, NBG Family Choice Black Beauty with Edward Albert, The Waltons celebrating a 25th anniversary, and other classic prime time listings. Documentary Jokes Wild and Shaker profiles appear alongside Hallmark masterpieces and Masterpiece Theatre episodes.
A brief devotional prayer asks for God to reveal present opportunities and to guide believers. It requests awareness and action in Jesus' name, ending with Amen.
A reader asks Dr Thosteson if lactose intolerance is common in Black people and whether it can be overcome. She notes her husband experiences gas and intestinal discomfort and seeks guidance on management and treatment.
The column explains lactose intolerance across populations due to lactase deficiency, advises label reading, suggests diary tracking for gas, and notes varying tolerance to milk. It also covers exercise and dieting for midriff reduction, acne guidance, prothrombin time testing, post nasal drip causes, pinworms in children, and black stools from iron supplements.
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