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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1978
Page
1
Editorial notes and feature sketches from the Ottawa Herald reflections dated Thursday January 12, 1978. Commentary and short opinion pieces offered on current events and local perspectives.
Associated Press reports Gov Robert Bennett presented a 2 billion dollar Kansas budget to the Legislature. He cites a 32 million dollar surplus and no new taxes, while warning inflation has raised the prior budget from 1 billion five years ago. The plan includes raises for state workers and more funds for agencies, with no extra aid for cities amid farm concerns.
The library board seeks a new building to address structural issues and space needs. The school district has shown interest in using the current library site for offices, suggesting a combined new structure housing library and district spaces. Some residents may oppose, and opinions are welcome in this space.
ABC programs chief Fred Silverman, after helping push ABC to No 1 in evening ratings, says contract talks with ABC continue with a decision due soon. He denies leaving for Paramount TV or NBC presidency, cites ongoing discussions with ABC President Fred Pierce, and notes four new limited run shows for March plus Roots rerun plans. He predicts CBS leads NBC in upcoming ratings competition.
AP analysis by John Cunniff challenges the belief that the first five trading days predict the year’s stock performance. Wright finds both declines and gains in years with early losses, noting 12.5 percent average yearly loss versus 15 percent gain, and three of five worst declines followed by gains, urging skepticism about ominous omens.
A TV listing page shows a mix of series episodes and films including Welcome Back Kotter The Waltones Once Upon a Classic What Katy Did Forsyte Saga Joker's Wild Voyage to the End of the Earth Hollywood Connection Barney Miller James at 18 Hawaii Five-O Scenes from a Marriage Pink Panther Carter Country Red Foxx What Really Happened to the Glass of 1965 Barnaby Jones Masterpiece Theatre Claudius Starsky and Hutch The Tonight Show Mary Tyler Moore Untouchables Fernwood Gunsmoke The Lone Ranger Tomorrow News Sergeant Bilko.
The notice states the Ottawa Herald is the local paper and that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publication of local news printed in the newspaper and to all AP dispatches.
In a note to Dr Thosteson the author cites two friends on predigested protein plans. One followed medical guidance and achieved desired weight loss with healthier appearance. the other acted without medical advice and lost weight but shows excess skin.
The article warns that aggressive diets can be dangerous especially for those under 90 pounds overweight and emphasizes seeking physician supervision. It cites typical intakes from 480 to 1000 calories daily, notes risks like potassium deficiency and acidosis, and promotes a balanced booklet with plan options while discouraging fad regimes. It also covers drug allergy basics, fertility pills, and a prayer excerpt.
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