25 Jan 1977
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1977
Page
1
A former Neosho County commissioner introduces a bill to make publishing monthly statements of expenditures optional rather than mandatory. Supporters say printing costs are high and counties would save money. opponents argue the public has a right to know how funds are spent and counties can justify the expense.
The piece argues counties and school districts should publish only monthly departmental expenditures and year-to-year comparisons. It questions detailed vendor lists in monthly bills, stating they waste public funds and urging citizens to verify records at the courthouse instead.
The Carter administration pardons Vietnam era draft evaders as one of its first acts. Protests erupt and reactions probe the impact on the honeymoon period and the military's view of the new president. Experts warn on future mobilization and the fate of a possible reimposed draft.
A reader asks if low blood pressure is a concern given fatigue despite normal readings 108 over 63 and discusses possible causes like infection allergies thyroid and anemia. The response downplays BP concerns, suggests thyroid tests CBC and lifestyle review, and explains nasal septum deviation with surgery option while noting prayerful guidance.
AP Farm Writer Don Kendall reports USDA figures showing five major Corn Belt states Iowa Indiana Illinois Ohio Missouri average land value up 33 percent year over year to 1 497 an acre in Illinois the strongest gain since 1912. Nationally farm land rose 17 percent last year with wide regional variation from 76 to 2852 per acre.
Kansas coverage of Chief Justice Harold Fatzer being detained after an airport incident sparked a heated debate among Topeka outlets about reporting high profile officials. Some dropped initial reports for lack of evidence, others defended prompt use of unverified leads, amid libel concerns and later Texas records. The dispute centers on newsroom ethics, legality, and the handling of public officials news.
MTM Enterprises founded by Grant Tinker and Mary Tyler Moore remains a leading situation comedy producer. The firm plans new CBS, ABC, and CBS projects including Ed Asner newsroom drama and Betty White pilots while Moore finishes her series. Bob Newhart plans to depart his MTM hit, leaving the company in negotiations with CBS as they seek a path beyond his exit.
AP report notes Realtors forecast 3.4 million existing home sales and 1.3 million new starts in 1977, with nearly 4.7 million single family homes overall and a median resale price near 42000. Inflation impacts limited to the market. mortgage rates hover around 8.5 percent before rising.
A dense, era style TV guide fragment lists HapPy DAYS and Devil In the Slot, CBS Poo with Dan Rather and Barbara Walters, Piccadilly Circus drama and Wuthering Heights movie, plus MASH Kojak and Tonight Show segments. It mixes schedules, actors, titles, and promotional blurbs without full context.
Ottawa Kansas newspaper notice lists daily publication details and subscription rates for trade area and outside areas. Rates include by mail one month to one year, with out of state subscribers taxed at 3 percent. Associated Press rights noted.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.