13 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1977
Page
1
Ottawa Herald editorial notes a survey of business executives showing 41 percent say universities inadequately prepare students for work and 54 percent cite weak language skills while 24 percent flag math deficiencies. KU officials’ comments spark debate on readiness versus broader development.
President Carter opposes 18 water projects with 16 remaining in debate as Hillsdale Reservoir stands in for 14 million. White House veto threat looms if Congress won t align with budget. The bill carries 156.4 million for those projects and a separate push for 1 billion in foreign aid to fund water work abroad, including Romania.
A reader asks Dr Thosteson for a diagnosis of a church related fear. She experiences weakness dizziness and sweating minutes after entering a church and seeks medical explanation and relief.
A letters page mixes health questions with medical opinions. Topics include a possible church related phobia named whimsically ecclessiophobia, enzyme myths in dieting, nuts versus gallstones, fish allergy and liver oil, boils and hot compresses, post surgery glucose shifts in diabetics, and a yolk cholesterol belief for infants. The column closes with a biblical verse and a prayer encouraging kindness and joy.
The article examines the U S housing market where prices rise and mortgage rates edge up but signals regional speculations, notably in California, as buyers act as middlemen. April resale transactions hit about 310000 with a market value over 14 billion dollars, a 17.4 percent year over year rise, and a 3.3 million annual rate.
A dense listing of ABC CBS and NBC programs for the evening including comedies dramas and movies. Notable items include Walkin Walter segments and a Gunsmoke Night Baseball slate plus Perry Mason and Batman airings. The page also mentions Come And Get It and The War Between the Tates among other titles with cast notes and time slots.
Cheryl Ladd, tapped as Farrah Fawcett Majors successor, says she does not aim to be a sex symbol but will bring humor and realism to Kris Munroe on Charlie's Angels. The show remains a ratings leader as she balances fame with family life.
AP Farm Writer DON KENDALL reports that U S peanut exports are rising after a dip, with 1976 and 1978 trends noted. India and South Africa reduced harvests and exports pushing demand to the United States, as buyers including the Soviet Union show interest.
Daily Ottawa publication lists subscription prices for in area and out of area readers with monthly and yearly options. Includes sales tax details and a note that Associated Press content is exclusive to the paper.
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