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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1978
Page
1
Page Two feature from the Ottawa Herald presents opinions and editorials dated Tuesday February 28 1978. It reflects the paper's stance on issues of the day and includes commentary by staff writers on local and national topics.
The piece argues against FTC efforts to ban high sugar content food ads on children's TV and push counter-advertising. It claims regulation targets free enterprise, misreads parental shopping roles, and labels officials as autocratic. The tone is strongly critical of government overreach.
A new remote drive-in banking facility on South Main highlights Kansas law restricting consumer loans and cashing savings bonds to main offices. A proposed state bill could expand powers, but rural banks fear branch banking. The piece argues for fewer rules and updated, customer-friendly regulations.
John Cunniff analyzes the 1975 shift to competitive brokerage fees on Wall Street, noting how low commissions aimed at institutions pressured profits, spurred mergers, and prompted firms like Merrill Lynch to offer big discounts while Morgan Stanley raised prices. Institutional clients push back, regulators weigh in, and the industry debates whether cutthroat pricing serves overall efficiency.
AP Farm Writer DON KENDALL reports the Agriculture Department expects about five million bales to be shipped to foreign buyers in the marketing year through July, up from 4.7 million. The 1977 crop was 14.5 million bales, with higher carryover stock but a steady rise in exports.
A reader asks if prescribed penicillin can cause bad breath that disappears after finishing the course. The doctor’s opinion is sought, with Mrs K A noting her concern.
Reader asks about breath odor from illness and penicillin, anxiety, or heart issues. Doctor explains catheterization, angina possibility, shoulder hand syndrome post heart attack, and suggests aspirin relief. mentions nitroglycerine use and outlines how coronary arteries are viewed with X ray dye.
TV Tonight features a mix of trials and drama including Jessica's trial testimony with a sarcastic butler, Joseph Bottoms guesting on Family, a 60 minute sculpture garden feature on Interstate 60, Dick Cavett Show, Star Trek Errand of Mercy, Movie of the Week To Find a Man, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Mary Tyler Moore airs with captioned news, Medical Center, CBS Late Movie The Thousand Plane Raid, Untouchables, Gunsmoke, Forever Fernwood, Tomorrow with Edith Beale, Merv Griffin, and Groucho. Listings include start times and guest stars such as Bruce Dern Edith Beale and Joan Rivers.
A reader asks about multiple myeloma prognosis and bone damage, noting prednisone and alkaran use. The response explains myeloma features, bone lesion signs, anemia, and urine proteins, then notes chemotherapy with nitrogen derivatives extends life though prognosis varies by case.
AP interview with Scatman Crothers in Burbank reveals his plans to tape NBC pilot Scatman starring him. He discusses composing Mean Dog Blues for a Jack Nicholson film, his long jazz career, and how James Komack gave him his breakout in Chico and the Man.
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