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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1978
Page
1
The Kansas Legislature faces renewed pressure over product liability costs. Manufacturers and distributors push for legal changes to curb liability awards. A cited extreme case involved two intoxicated gardeners who used a running mower and sued the manufacturer after injuries.
Advocates urge time limits and protections against equipment misuse with awards tied to state workers compensation. They argue insurance cost harms business growth and raises consumer prices, noting the Kansas Legislature bears a heavy load for proponents of liability limits.
Former California governor Ronald Reagan argues California spawns trends from jeans to pools and cites the United Taxpayers petition with 1.2 million signatures to force a vote on a property tax limit to one percent of market value. He says passage would push officials to set spending priorities amid voter tax fatigue.
The Carter White House announces Arthur Burns will not be reappointed as Federal Reserve chairman, replacing him with G William Miller. Burns, 73, valued for strong ties to business but opposed by labor and liberal Democrats for his conservative policy stance. Burns may stay on as an Fed board member while Miller, 52, heads Textron Inc.
A concerned parent writes about a 39 year old boy showing overactivity and poor school performance. They ask if tranquilizers could help and mention "MBD" minimal brain dysfunction. They request guidance on whom to see.
A physician panel discusses minimal brain dysfunction MBD noting 3 million U S children may be affected. They urge diagnosis teamwork early treatment and avoid shaming children while highlighting symptoms and the impact of school environments on self esteem.
Australia and about a dozen large meat producers are set to sign voluntary restraint agreements restricting low grade beef shipments to the United States this year. The Agriculture Department expects no major problems with the 1978 deals, though formal signing may take weeks. Canada remains under a separate arrangement. Iceland and Northern Ireland are not expected to ship any meat this year.
A dense schedule lists specials and series across CBS ABC and NBC. Notable items include Cheryl Ladd John Ritter Bill Bixby and More on a resident comedy showcase, a Life and Times of Grizzly Adams feature, Charlie's Angels and Police Woman episodes, and a wide array of movies and public affairs programs amid late night talk shows and a wrestling segment.
The Ottawa Herald distributes local news and AP dispatches under exclusive publication rights. This notice states AP content remains the property of the Associated Press and is used by the paper under license for publication.
AP critic reviews a new ABC comedy special That Thing on e featuring nine fresh TV performers led by Shelley Long and Denny Evans. The piece notes uneven timing and gag pacing, with standout bits like Bigsquat and a pool solo raising questions, while suggesting tighter editing and fewer phone-in segments.
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