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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1978
Page
1
Editorial notes that Kansas budget problems are being studied with attention to revenue sharing funds. It recalls the Nixon era inception of revenue sharing and explains the aim to return federal taxes to states and local units. Early practice avoided raising local taxes as dollars funded needed improvements.
Wise officials shifted away from recurring costs to one time purchases funded by federal grants. Revenue sharing has become accepted, aiding projects from buses for the aged to mental health clinics. Once started these programs become hard to cut, squeezing local budgets as inflation grows and funding may fade.
Washington reporters uncovered a drug misuse by a presidential adviser, forcing resignation. Word spread that more White House staff may be involved, prompting the president to order staff to obey the law or seek other employment. The press faces scrutiny as the public questions accountability.
TV Tonight lists a mix of dramas, comedies, and specials including Tom and Mary dramedy plots, Grizzly Adams wilderness peril, and a range of classic films. Highlights feature Charlie’s Angels spoof, Star Trek style adventures, and NBC CBS themed shows with guest stars and 60 minute blocks across the evening.
A parent asks Dear Dr Thosteson about sudden stuttering in a normal four year old. They wonder about causes and remedies and whether babysitting two four year old boys could influence the condition. The letter seeks practical guidance for management and reassurance.
A correspondence column discusses normal stuttering in young children, advising parents to avoid negative reactions and to model clear speech. It emphasizes patience, listening, and consistent encouragement, noting episodes may wax and wane through preschool years.
AP review notes CBS special Funny Business curates about 100 film clips from 1930s and 1940s stars including Benny Allen Marx Brothers Mae West W C Fields Abbott and Costello Bing Crosby Bob Hope and directors Lubitsch and Sturges Narrated by Walter Matthau the two hour look back celebrates the talkie era while some excerpts drag yet Mae West and Fields scenes deliver strong laughs and the program remains entertaining overall
AP analysis notes Japan’s postwar rise in productivity and the U S decline in comparison. It cites 105 percent growth in Japan since 1967 versus 24 percent in the United States, with other nations like France Germany and the Netherlands also showing faster rates. Rising credit and debt to income drive consumer purchases shaping postwar growth and confidence.
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