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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1976
Page
1
A former Ottawa resident now in Pittsburg was convicted in federal court for delivering first class mail in competition with the U S mails. He accepted a bundle of bills from a Pittsburg doctor and hung them on door handles in plastic sacks rather than placing them in mailboxes.
A California businessman sues postal workers for 31500 after 25000 mailed leaflets arrived post sale. The defense argues postal workers are immune from liability as a government service. A judge weighs the case amid calls for public rights against postal monopoly.
The Kansas State Historical Society pushes to relocate its museum west of Topeka to larger grounds near I-70 and I-470, arguing the current downtown site is cramped and unsuitable. Downtown Topeka Inc resists, contending a downtown move would harm local business while the state cites public access and growth needs.
Seven months ago a patient suffered a stroke and spent two weeks in the hospital. Therapy began during hospitalization and continued at home after discharge, outlining ongoing recovery efforts and care.
A reader shares hopeful progress after a stroke describing return of movement and therapy milestones. The doctor cautions that full arm and hand strength restoration cannot be guaranteed, urging continued care and referencing a stroke booklet. The section then answers menopause hot flashes with duration estimates and notes on hormone therapy, followed by an explanation of Plummer-Vinson syndrome and a brief prayer excerpt.
NBC TV adds variety to daytime by launching The Gong Show and The Fun Factory after Try My Advice failed. Producers say the aim is bright entertainment with celebrity panels judging goofy acts, daily winners take about $516.32, and acts vie for fun rather than structured competition.
The American Land Trust and The Nature Conservancy launch a two year drive to donate land or funds for conservation. Goals include protecting the Great Dismal Swamp and other large tracts, with $200 million expected in land gifts or cash. Key figures include Patrick Noonan of The Nature Conservancy and Dan Lutkin of DLJ.
The Agriculture Department reports higher cash rents for whole farms led by Illinois at 72 dollars per acre and Iowa at 69.40, with cropland rents peaking in Iowa at 77.70 and Illinois at 75.20. South Dakota shows the lowest cropland rent at 20. Saudi Arabia is poised to import a record one billion dollars of agricultural products this year, including about 200 million from the United States, driven by oil revenues and development programs.
A dense OCR style listing of TV programs and times across channels with many repeats and misprints. Highlights include Sesame Street Early Snow Zoom Family Affair Leave It To Beaver Brady Bunch Electric Company Gomer Pyle Hogan's Heroes Beverly Hillbillies Mary Hartman Mary Hartman Johnny Carson NBC News etc. The list covers news talk shows games sports and classic series with multiple date-like entries and recalled titles.
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