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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1977
Page
2
The article notes a renewed push by unions and shipbuilders to require that 30 percent of oil imports be transported on American ships. It argues the U.S. lacks enough tankers as many ships fly foreign registries to avoid high labor costs. If adopted, higher fuel prices and taxpayer subsidies for new tankers could follow.
Senator Bob Dole pushed a resolution to keep Saturday mail service, tacked onto a postal money bill, with a House counterpart already filed by 200 co signers. Rural Kansas and other farm states risk the greatest impact as the postal department’s top off on Saturday service could hit newspapers and rural business hard. Congress may need to act to fix the mail situation rather than rely on resolutions.
Avery Schreiber, the jolly Chucklesman of Doritos crunch lore, discusses life with the famous catchphrase. From Second City roots in Chicago to Burns and Schreiber and a career in commercials, films, and TV, he stays busy balancing fame, fun, and a growing list of projects including The Last Remake of Beau Geste and The Ascent of Mr. Fuji.
The University of Michigan Survey Research Center reports a rise to 89.1 on the Index of Consumer Sentiment, the highest since fall 1972, amid concerns about energy policy and a tax rebate. The nationwide survey of 1,370 adults notes improved views of personal finances and current business conditions, but growing doubts about future economic improvement.
A scrambled listing shows Blansky's Beauties Nancy Breaks 2 Leg hospitalization after a softball accident, Little House on the Prairie Hunters in the wilderness, Burliver narrated documentary on the black church, Gunsmoke, ABC's Monday Night Baseball, The Jeffersons, and This Far by Faith concluding with Maude’s return after Walter’s death attempt and related delays.
A cluttered TV guide style summary notes The Pallisers saga ends with Lord Silverbridge winning a parliamentary seat as a Conservative, upsetting Liberal lineage, while Lady Glencora nears death desiring freedom of choice in marriage for Mary and Silverbridge. Other entries skim Blythe film Our Very Own with Farley Granger and various TV programs and guests.
A reader aged 73 asks about artery bypass for intermittent claudication and lasting benefit. The doctor notes bypass can relieve symptoms, often yields years of help if graft succeeds, and full leg use may return. risks exist but good health and activity favor proceeding.
The Council on Economic Priorities names top and bottom performers in pollution abatement across pulp and paper, steel, petroleum refining, and electric utilities. Among refiners, Arco Shell Exxon score best while Gulf Texaco score worst. Armco leads steel with Inland and Republic National low. Utilities rank Pacific Gas & Electric best. Central Maine Power among the worst.
Nationwide USDA surveys show growing home gardening as families seek fresh tomatoes and vegetables. In 1976 forty four percent of households reported a home garden with a rise to forty five percent in 1977. Tomatoes appeared in 97 percent of plots, while strawberries and apples lagged at 21 and 17 percent respectively. The main motive cited is higher quality produce.
Cedar is published daily except Sunday and holidays in Ottawa Kansas. Editor and Publisher is Robert B Wellington. Subscription rates are listed for trade area and outside trade area by mail. In state tax details indicate a three percent sales tax.
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