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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1977
Page
1
Ottawa Herald notes inflation minded voices in Washington advocating elimination of the penny. It costs about six and a half cents to mint a penny and rising demand strains supply. By 1982 minting costs may exceed face value, prompting a proposed new mint at $60 million or a federal mandate to drop the penny.
The argument explores keeping the penny and the 3-cent sales tax to slow inflation. Raising the tax to a nickel is deemed impractical due to nickel shortages and eventual devaluation. The piece also suggests removing the originators of the idea.
Governor Robert Bennett complains Kansas lags in traveler dollars and length of stay compared to neighbors. A campaign using two RVs aims to lure visitors, but critics say parks, land leases, a stalled recreation center, and liquor laws hinder growth of resorts and upscale dining. The governor must push Legislature to act.
James Michener, 70, travels widely as he discusses a four program public TV series titled James Michener's World The premiere Israel A Search for Faith explores the start of Judaism Christianity and Islam and the area rather than the author The series will include Hawaii Spain and the South Pacific with future installments in September and December He notes his focus is on the regions and not on his personal memory and that he travels for work but enjoys home life in Pipersville Pennsylvania He is also drafting a novel about the Eastern Shore and Chesapeake Bay.
A dense TV listing describes various programs from 7:30 to 11:30 PM including Gilligan style parodies, police dramas and comedies. Notable items include Laverne and Shirley Guilty Until Proven Not Innocent, Police Woman Sara Who, MASH Korean Shamanism plot hints and Kojak kidnapping case. The lineup features The Tonight Show and The CBS Late Movie among others.
Reader asks about numbness in the right arm at night and whether examination can help. Dr Thosteson notes nerve or artery pressure, possible neck spine arthritis, and sleeping position. advises neck X-ray and diagnosis. Also addresses anise oil use for emphysema, urethral discharge, food allergy links to cystitis, and finishes with a prayer excerpt from Colossians.
Advocates push horizontal divestiture to curb oil giants by using Interior Committee hearings and a banner plan to bar integrated firms from federal lands. Senators back bills to prohibit oil firms from owning non petroleum energy sources. Carter remains cool, but Gulf Congress reshapes leadership to favor divestiture efforts.
Government scientists report that home canning of tomatoes is safe when proper procedures are followed. A two year USDA study of 350 varieties found natural acidity generally prevents botulism. adding 1/4 teaspoon citric acid or 1 tablespoon lemon juice per pint boosts acidity without affecting flavor. Four low acid varieties are unsafe for home canning, none currently sold commercially except Garden State’s historical stock.
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