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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1978
Page
1
Saturday February 11 1978 features and opinions from the Ottawa Herald Page Two include editorials on civic issues and local perspectives. Readers are invited to consider the editorial stance and community concerns presented by the newspaper.
The column pokes light fun at cold Kansas days while noting open schools and businesses despite the chill. It recalls assorted quips about Polanski, Topeka census proposals, magazine covers, and humorous IRS anecdotes, ending with a reflection on government and taxes.
A 13 year old girl is reported to have scarred kidneys following a past illness such as a sore throat or cold. The note addresses Dr. Thosteson and discusses the medical condition and its link to prior infection.
Patient with chronic glomerulonephritis faces permanent damage from past illness. Emphasizes avoiding future infections, monitoring blood pressure and anemia, and periodic tests. Also reviews nail fungus treatment with griseofulvin and extended therapy timelines.
RODERICK TURNBULL explains changing world production and trade. India batching three strong harvests may cut wheat imports in 1977 78 while the Soviet Union solidifies leadership in cotton and wheat. China leads unmanufactured tobacco. Argentina plans rain storage to boost grain export quality and timing.
Government and private campaigns against smoking draw mixed forecasts for demand as per capita cigarette use treads downward from 1963 highs. Major producers forecast growth while consumption shifts ride on population growth. Coal strikes trigger oil curtailments and power cuts across the East and Midwest, with utilities seeking to conserve dwindling oil. Inflation pressure grows as producer prices rise modestly in January. Detroit and Orange County juries order GM and Ford large damages over fuel-tank explosions. The dollar stabilizes while the French franc faces pressure amid looming elections.
Two Midwestern congressmen press President Carter to appoint a farmer to the Federal Reserve board, arguing agricultural interests are underrepresented while farming faces debt and credit strain. They urge a nominee with strong agricultural background to symbolize commitment to farm problems. A separate interview quotes Dr. George Black challenging dietary links to cancer and heart disease, defending moderate meat intake and criticizing claims from a Senate nutrition panel.
Cedar daily publishes in Ottawa Kansas with Robert B Wellington as editor and publisher. Rates show trade area pricing for one month to one year, with higher fees for out of area and out of state subs and a 3 percent sales tax deduction. The paper reserves AP news use exclusive to local content.
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