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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1976
Page
1
An Ottawa editorial condemns prison conditions in Lansing and Hutchinson as antiquated and underfunded. It cites a death from inmate arson as evidence of systemic failure, argues reform and education are neglected, and notes legislators foresee little will be done due to lack of public demand and lobbying for inmates.
College football coaching reshuffles unfold as Florida State faces a firing after the alumni association, in a surprising move, buys out the coach’s 97000 dollar contract. The episode prompts reflection on priorities, contrasting with calls for similar action against underperforming faculty.
A family asks for guidance about a two year old granddaughter who, since before age one, has repeatedly placed an object under herself and moved as if in a sex act during nap time. She is diaper and potty trained.
Parents worry about a child who touches her genitals in public and sleep-related embarrassment. Doctors advise ruling out irritants or infections such as pinworms, consider sleep needs, and gently discourage without shaming. Additional letters discuss diverticulosis related rectal pain, bad breath, a wrist ganglion cyst, knuckle cracking, and a closing prayer.
AP analysis on health care costs and priorities calls for bold choices. Hospitals estimate limits on care, urging rational health goals, with July deadline for national priorities. Public debate is needed to curb rising expenses while preserving essential services.
Two new programs debut tonight. The Adams Chronicles, a $1.5 million ambitious public TV saga from WNET, follows four generations of the Adams family from pre Revolutionary times to 1900 with strong performances by George Grizzard and Katherine Walker. CBS's Pops centers on a Puerto Rican widower with two sons, featuring Hector Elizondo. the show relocates beyond the usual apartment set and offers hopeful midseason potential with better scripts.
A detailed schedule lists dozens of evening and late night programs across channels, including Hogan's Heroes, Sesame Street, The Tonight-style airings, News, game shows, dramas, and movies. The log notes times from early afternoon through midnight with credits to actors and segments. The extensive rundown captures regional listings, advertisement-like entries, and recurring series like MASH, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, and The Carol Burnett era staples.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication with Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher. It shows subscription rates for in and out of trade area including monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly plans with varying taxes and a 3 percent tax deduction for out of state subscribers. The paper notes Associated Press rights for local news and dispatches.
1975 hay output rose to 132.9 million tons, second only to 1973, with 1974 weatherfalls lower. Despite the larger crop, stockpiles may shrink to 18–20 million tons by May 1, while prices could hit or exceed May records if severe winter persists. Demand is driven by large cattle numbers and reduced grain feeding. World poultry meat is seen rising about 4 percent in 1976 to 15.2 million metric tons, with U S production at 5.3 million tons, about 34 percent of the world total.
A high profile gathering at the 21 Club drew celebrities from entertainment politics and society after an invitational screening of a rumrunners film Liza Minnelli Burt Reynolds and numerous luminaries including Mayor Beame Robbie Wagner Rudolf Nureyev Lee Radziwill Gloria Vanderbilt Lauren Hutton Joan Fontaine and Andy Warhol attended the New York 1975 event hosted in the club once a Prohibition era speakeasy.
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