26 Jun 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1979
Page
1
Regents urged schools to favor buses trains and aircraft to save gasoline. They approved pay raises from 2700 to 2960 for staff personnel, reflecting mixed conservation practices with taxpayer dollars.
The action rescinds the diesel allocation rule for farming use and the Agriculture Secretary says it won’t raise farm prices if transport is blocked. The Carter administration capitulates to truckers, sparking criticism that farmers are sidelined while politicians pursue votes. Senator Dole notes agricultural exports aid the trade balance.
A reader from Chauncey Ohio advises Mrs Frederick Allan to stay home if ill and not travel far for treatment. The note references her suggested city ban on burning garbage and odors, with signature Howard W Curtis and an address in Chauncey.
Dr Ruble addresses lactose intolerance remedies including lactase treated milk and yogurt products, notes taste issues, and suggests pharmacist help. He also explains estrogen's limited bone impact for birth control users and confirms dietary aluminum exposure from cookware is harmless.
NBC’s leadership touts stability after a rough run, hiring Mel Brooks as consultant and signing David Letterman to an exclusive contract. Fred Silverman hopes familiar stars and the resurrected NBC peacock signal renewed wellbeing while plans for Tonight beyond next spring edge closer to reality.
TV tonight highlights Sidet action with correction and a note on Sand in the Clowny. Wry line suggests nightly schedule quirks and an aside about an in-show moment.
The Tawa Herald outlines NAACP convention highlights with coverage on the 2nd day and lists TV programs for the week. It includes forthcoming shows such as Barnaby Jones and The Macahans, plus The Tonight Show and Mary Tyler Moore Make Me Laugh segments, with guest stars and air times across local stations.
AP Business Analyst John Cunniff examines gasoline shortages and rising costs that push Americans toward tough choices. Census data show high car ownership, while Hertz reports 248.1 billion spent on over 100 million cars last year. Per-mile costs exceed 22.8 cents, and a quarter of personal income goes to driving including trucks. The piece questions if the car is addiction, necessity, or dictator shaping life.
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