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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1978
Page
1
Two Republican Senators chaired a sub committee hearing in St. Louis on health care costs. They blame rising bills on the public and doctors, while arguing for national health insurance if costs keep climbing. The piece faults Congress for inflationary labor costs and malpractice pressures.
Letter writer John Ammel of Parker Kansas counters claims to give away the canal. He argues the United States built and maintains the canal as a world benefit, paying all costs, with legal sovereignty and moral rights to keep the zone for Panama, the world, and itself.
A reader reports yearlong cracking and itching on the right hand diagnosed as athlete’s foot. Despite dermatologist treatment with ointment for feet and hands, symptoms persist with new cracking and itching in fingers. Requests treatment suggestions and guidance.
Reader questions cover transferring foot fungus to hands, foot soaks and anti fungal powders, and future infection prevention. The doctor notes possible contact dermatitis, then discusses a 35 year old mother with irregular heavy periods, fatigue, and low blood pressure suggesting thyroid issues and anemia as possible causes. Additional letters address back pain from a disc nerve problem and cautious views on surgery, plus a light note about tears and mascara.
TV profile of Mel Blanc tracks his start in Portland schoolyard voices, rise through radio with Joe Penner, and breakout at Warner Bros. In a CBS telecast next Thursday Blanc uses his famous Bugs Bunny and Porky Pig voices for a Mark Twain spoof. He recalls early rejections before “Sure, let's hear him” led to his first Warner Bros. cartoon voice.
AP analysis notes critics argue the 1979 Social Security measure raises payroll deductions but may shrink private pension benefits. Firms Coopers & Lybrand and Kwasha Lipton warn many plans tied to Social Security will lower or alter future accruals, especially for those born after 1916.
A collage of 1960s era TV listings details evening programs across networks including CHiPs and Starsky and Hutch. Notable features include Vinnie Barbo turning himself in, a series of improbable accidents, The Walton family tragedy, and documentaries like The Great Whales while Westerns and sci fi join the prime time slate.
A devotional prayer quotes John 13 34 35 TEV and asks for guidance to love others as Jesus did The prayer thanks God for His Son and asks in His name for help to live out that love with a concluding Amen
Ottawa Herald prints local news and AP dispatches and notes exclusive use by Associated Press.
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