Editorial Friday January Six Seventy Eight Ottawa Herald
Opinion page summarizes local issues and editorials as of Friday January 6 1978. Commentary reflects community concerns and voices from Ottawa Kansas readers and staff.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1978
Page
1
Costly Ft. Leavenworth prison may face closure
A Kansas editorial notes the U S Army Disciplinary Barracks at Ft. Leavenworth, with 801 inmates and 683 officers and staff, could be shut due to high operating costs. It asks what would happen to the 26 buildings if the facility closes and suggests Kansas as a potential buyer for a minimum security prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army
Ft. Leavenworth
Uncle Sam
State of
Kansas
Too Close To The Forest A Farm Decline Note
The nation has 26 000 fewer farms than last year and about four percent of the population are farmers. Despite fewer farmers, people eat well now. Farmers press for attention amid holidays and a distant Congress. The issue is framed as a domestic concern near the capitol and adjacent to Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Capitol
Carter
Ottawa
Burns May Teach Harvard Lectures On Show Business
AP reports veteran comedian George Burns, 80, may lecture at Harvard next April as part of a course featuring film, dance, theater, and arts heavyweights. Burns jokes about spelling Harvard and notes he would discuss building routines and first thoughts for writers while continuing work on Oh God and other projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Sharbutt
Los Angeles
George Burns
Bob Hope
Hope
NBC
Year End Parity Figures Highlight Farm Problems
AP Farm Writer Don Kendall reports the 1977 farm parity ratio fell to a 44 year low at 67 percent, down from 72 in 1976 and 94 in 1973, with wheat parity at 2.47 per bushel despite a 5.05 parity price. The American Agriculture group called for a December 14 nationwide farmer strike as Bergland planned talks with farm leaders in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Kendall
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
American Agriculture
Colorado
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Seaboard
Georgia
Bob Bergland
Omaha
Neb
Bergland
TV Tonight Analysis of a busy primetime schedule
TV Tonight lists Donny and Marie and guests like Andy Griffith and Charo, plus a slate of programs including Wonder Woman, Muppets, Rockford Files, and a Friday night movie. The grid covers CBS and ABC offerings with sports and talk formats, featuring returns, guest stars, and film reels across late evening hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donny and
Marie
Andy Griffith
Charo
CPO Sharkey Sharkey
Wonder Woman
Diana Prince
Diana
Washington Week
Bo Svenson
Noah Beery
Buford Pusser
Deep South
Rockford Files
Victor Jory
FBI
Rocky Rockford
Sleepyhead Dear Dr Thosteson asks about study sleepiness
A student writes that classes start at 4:30 am and he cannot stay awake for lectures. He has tried bedtimes without relief, wears glasses only when studying, and asks whether to wear them in class to stay alert and focus on coursework.
Morning routines and health tips for students
The letter collection discusses breakfast impact on alertness, sleep quality, and dorm room conditions. It offers practical steps like late-evening protein snacks, fresh air, avoiding before-class cigarettes, and wearing glasses if needed. It also shares medical Q and A on pregnancy, orgasm, and acne, emphasizing prenatal care and balanced diet.
Cedar County Daily rates and publisher notes
The notice lists publication details for 04 S. Cedar with Ottawa Kansas base, editor Robert B. Wellington, and subscription prices for trade area and out of state readers. It notes mail delivery and tax rules, plus AP news usage rights for local and AP dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
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