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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1978
Page
1
A collection of light local quips on bitter Kansas weather and daily life. Jokes on cold mornings, a mail notice of AARP eligibility, antiques ads, a State of the Union quip, and playful city notes about meter chalk and overparking.
Roderick Turnbull notes USDA crop forecasts are useful though estimates, with accuracy improving as forecasts progress. Minnesota study of 1963–75 shows average final error about 1.6 percent for corn and soybeans, while July forecasts are least reliable. unpredictable pests and weather can still shift outcomes.
AP dispatch reports 1978 outlook with inflation and growth risks. Carter proposes a 25 billion net tax cut plus job programs and incentives, while inflation for late 1977 rose to 6.2 percent quarterly and 5.6 percent for the year. GNP growth slowed, industrial output dipped due to a coal strike and auto production, and economists debated tax cut size versus deficit risk.
A 25 year old woman reports varicose veins with no pain but leg ache after standing or walking long. She notes no weight problem. The inquiry asks about the relation to oral contraceptives and potential guidance.
Reader questions about varicose veins during prior pregnancy and future plans. Doctor advises vascular surgeon consult, possible vein injections if manageable, and notes birth-control pills may worsen veins. suggests changing contraception. Also discusses risks of pregnancy with varicose veins.
Farmers plan to plant 79.3 million acres of corn in 1978, down 2.1 percent from 1977, while soybean plantings could reach a record 63.1 million acres, up 8 percent. The Agri culture Department notes the nationwide strike by the American Agriculture movement had little impact on planting intentions. Official says survey is an early indicator and could change before spring planting. A follow up survey will be released April 13 to reflect evolving plans.
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