16 Feb 1976
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1976
Page
1
An editorial criticizes Kansas for 180 state boards and 428 annual appointments, arguing many boards are window dressing with costs and time drains. It urges Governor Bennett to cut the overhead locally to boost executive productivity and reduce spending.
The piece notes rising voter apathy as government slows and costs rise. It states 146 million are eligible for the presidential vote with 68 percent registered, down from four years ago, and only 56 percent of registrants voting previously. If trends continue, fewer than 55 million votes may be cast.
A active basketball player reports four years of knee trouble with recent severe pain in the right knee. A doctor diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis, tendinitis, and jumper's knee, prompting advice to consult an orthopedic specialist Thosteson.
A reader asks if cortisone helps knee pain from sports and if surgery is needed after x rays show nothing. The doctor explains knee anatomy, possible cartilage or ligament damage, and that imaging may miss soft tissue injury. Rest and evaluation by an orthopedic specialist are advised, with surgery considered for torn cartilage or persistent instability.
A brief devotional prayer appeals to Father to reveal power through Jesus. It asks strength within, freedom from degradation, and daily living in the spirit of Christ, ending with Amen.
A nationwide shift toward anti smoking laws grows from Chicago arrests to state and federal action. Lawmakers outline bans in elevators theaters buses and public places while groups like ASH GASP and ANSR press for smokefree air rights. Industry critics question enforceability and costs of designated smoking areas.
A dense broadcast log lists Channel 4 ABC CBS NBC PBS and others with a full day’s prime time and daytime slots. Programs include Hogan's Heroes Sesame Street Gomer Pyle USMC The Andy Griffith Show and many 1960s era titles across NBC ABC CBS and PBS affiliates.
Secondary lower priced issues dominated activity as trading slowed in 1976. The Dow gained 3.46 to 958.36 with NYSE volume at 137.78 million shares, below the 30 million daily average. the S&P 500 rose .21 to 99.67 and the NYSE composite gained .30 to 53.27. Lockheed fell on scandal fallout. Amex gainers included Houston Oil & Minerals, Mega International, and Dataproducts. The AP 60-stock average rose to 301.0.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for in and out of trade area and out of state. Rates include monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly options with sales tax details and a note about Associated Press rights.
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