Watch The Water. Farm prices fall while farm machinery layoffs rise
A study using Agriculture Department statistics notes farm prices dropped 1.6 percent from 1976 to the lowest in four years while farm costs rose 5.2 percent. Major manufacturers like International Harvester Massey Ferguson John Deere and White Motor plan large layoffs in Iowa Illinois, citing weak sales and weather as factors. The piece warns of ripple effects from farm price declines to factories and retail stores and urges leaders to heed potential waves.
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International Harvester
Rockland, Ill
Massey-Ferguson
Energy policy eyes coal as long term power fix
President Carter signals possible drastic measures to cut oil imports, stressing coal as the base for electric power. Analysts warn coal transition will take about 15 years, cost over 75 billion dollars, with 270 new mines and 100000+ miners to hire, plus rail and track upgrades nationwide.
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Carter
U.S
Land of Hype and Glory study on publicity
AP Television Writer Jay Sharbutt notes hype fuels big publicity for movies books and bands. NBC broadcaster Edwin Newman examines how publicity helped catapult Kiss to fame, detailing fan fever the band’s antics and their manager Billy AuCoin.
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Los Angeles
NBC
Edwin Newman
Kiss
Billy Aucoin
Newman
Milton Friedman
Adviser Foresees Rocky Times For Administration
AP summarizes a confidential adviser Eugene Jennings calling President Carter maze-dull and predicts a troubled administration due to ego arrogance and misjudgments. Jennings outlines six traits, warns of gaffes, and suggests surrounding Carter with wiser aides to avoid crises and overpromising.
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John Cunniff
NEW York
Carter
Eugene Jennings
Michigan State University
Jennings
Washington
TV Tonight and the paradox of bright ideas
A curio-filled listing counts TV offerings and notes a bias toward inward intensity. It critiques political disengagement, praising delegation and team-building while warning against relying on bright ideas alone to drive government and media narratives. The piece surveys programs and media personalities, contrasting intellect with practical leadership.
Dear Dr Thostenen Heartbeat Concern Letter
A reader writes that occasional skipped heartbeats alarm him while lying down and asks if he should consult his doctor. Wife notes the doctor previously called them harmless.
Health column and reader questions mix medical advice
A health note discusses skipped heart beats and benign causes along with advice to seek checkups for high blood pressure. Letters cover gout diet, demyelination potential MS signs, acupuncture use, ovulation timing for birth control, and a closing prayer reflecting gratitude and community health.
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Thosteson
J.F
Ottawa Herald billing and subscription rates list
The Ottawa Herald lists internal trade area and out of area subscription prices. Rates cover one month to one year with separate in state tax guidance and 3 percent tax for out of state subscribers.
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S. Cedar
Halidays
Ottawa
Kansas
Roberts
Wellington
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