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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1976
Page
1
An editorial notes that secrecy has grown since Nixons era and spans FBI CIA diplomacy and Congress. It cites new laws aimed at open records and public meetings and reports that the Kansas legislature recently strengthened such measures as the House acts this week.
On January 15 1976 the move to open caucuses drew objections. Kansas Senate Republicans vote to keep meetings secret while Democrats push for openness. Republicans promise to avoid topics that could violate state law, though critics doubt the pledge. The GOP holds a firm Senate majority shaping outcomes in private sessions.
The article notes Kansas adds four license classes for cars trucks motorcycles and requires eye tests and written exams. It argues testing benefits public safety and driver familiarity with laws and road signs, asserting safety is everyone’s business starting with the driver.
Dear Dr Thosteson asks if bronchiectasis should be disclosed to a surgeon before scheduled hernia surgery. The letter seeks medical guidance on preoperative notification and safety considerations.
In Dr Thesteson's column readers discuss risks from hidden conditions like bronchiectasis and senile cataracts. A reader stresses honesty with doctors about medical history for safer anesthesia, while another asks about bruising causes from vitamin deficiency or platelet issues and potential tests.
Winter snow in the Soviet Union has increased since early January, potentially protecting winter grain from damage and aiding 1976 prospects. Temperatures remain moderate in snow-rich areas, while sparse snow in other zones raises concerns of suffocation risk, with Moscow hoping for a better crop after the 1975 near-disaster. Meanwhile U S demand shows large imports of grain to Russia, and USDA notes lower potato stocks and farm prices. Argentina’s crops face drought, trimming corn and sorghum prospects and signaling smaller exports for 1976-77.
The Commerce Department survey shows no increase in capital spending plans for new production gear and plants, despite brighter signs like rising retail sales and lower inflation. Analysts note plans may improve if consumer demand strengthens, but caution remains as the economy is fragile and interdependent.
AP reports Mary Hartman Mary Hartman boosted WNEW and KTTV ratings in the 11 to 11:30 p.m. slot, tripling New York averages and nearing Los Angeles figures. Nielsen counts show strong early viewership in 90 cities, with WCBS and other locals slipping as Hartman drew 880,000 viewers in New York for back to back episodes. The pattern may fade, as early enthusiasm could be a fluke amid high promotional effort and networks having previously rejected the series.
A dense listing of broadcast channels ABC NBC CBS PBS and others with daily program blocks across 5:00 to midnight. It details shows, movies, news, sports and special segments including animated series, talk shows and classic dramas along with channel numbers and time slots.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details with editor Robert B. Wellington and subscription prices for in and out of trade areas. Rates include monthly, quarterly, half-year, and annual options with out of state deductions and AP news rights stated.
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