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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1977
Page
1
Ottawa Herald reports from Tuesday July 19 1977 cover Page Two items including local notices, society briefs, classified summaries, and brief updates from Ottawa and Franklin County communities. Names and dates reflect the era and regional happenings of that day.
The piece argues mandatory retirement at 65 faces a real contest shaped by longer lifespans and an aging population. It notes the over 65 group gains political influence yet suffers discrimination, while maintaining that eliminating 65 could block opportunities for younger workers and involves unions.
The author argues against universal retirement age policy insisting some people at 65 are still productive while others are tired. They decry cradle to grave government care and mandatory rules for all, noting people differ и and criticizing laws and Congress for not recognizing individual differences.
Over the weekend Johnson County faced severe water problems due to an intake issue. Residents were urged to curb lawn watering and car washing to prevent depleting reserves and endangering fire-fighting capacity. The piece notes most home water goes to non drinking uses and weighs costs of treatment versus pure drinking water.
Don Meredith, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, leaves NBC after 1974 for ABC. He rejoins Frank Gifford and Cosell on Monday Night Football with a reduced game load and adds acting prospects, including two TV movie talks per year. Meredith started acting plans in 1965 and finally joined NBC Police Story before moving back to ABC.
Foreigners own 4.9 million acres with leases on 62.8 million in the United States, a survey shows. Iowa Officials note ownership is small relative to total farmland. West Germans hold the largest blocks, with Canadians Guatemalans Italians Dutch and Swiss also present. The issue is monitored for future policy implications.
The listing features Happy Days Spunky Come Home with Fonzie and the gang, Joe Garagiola on all star game feats with Rip Sewell and Dock Ellis, Dr. Seuss Lorax saving the trees, Agout Us Deep South Portrait, Marcus Welby All Star Baseball, Laverne and Shirley Hi Neighbors Book II, and Be Best Friends. In rain, programs may be rescheduled.
A listings-style recap of TV and film options featuring The Lockhorns 8:00 comedy about teens in a Chicago basement, Love Story 1970 with Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw, NASH with Hawkeye’s jeep wreck and a no-English rescue, and a Night Gallery/Seven Days in May mix among other programs and events.
AP Farm Writer reports preliminary results of a national Beef Research and Information Act referendum on a 0.3 percent assessment of cattle value. Voting occurred July 5 to 15, with results expected by July 22. Funds go to a 68 member Beef Board and refunds possible for nonparticipants. Registration was required at local ASCS offices.
Reader questions cover chigger prevention with repellents and prompt bathing, plus advice on degenerative arthritis treatment and weight impact. Dr Thosteson suggests hydrocortisone injections for severe cases, cautions on long-term Indocin use, and notes hip replacement as an option.
The notice lists daily publication details for 104 S Cedar Ottawa Kansas with editor Robert B Wellington and pricing by mail. Rates vary by trade area and outside trade area with annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly options. An out of state tax deduction is noted. The Associated Press note is included.
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