28 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1977
Page
1
Ottawa Herald columns criticize President Carter for paying about $6000 in taxes despite a credit, selling luxury cars and the presidential yacht, and cutting helicopters while urging aides to adopt a frugal image. They question a secret memorandum proposing style over substance to aid reelection in 1980.
The Bribery Fund inquiry opens with a former Korean spy describing a Georgetown Club backing with 3 million dollars and 200 thousand to sway lawmakers. Republicans push for a special prosecutor, Democrats resist. The text questions the source and use of aid dollars in bribery schemes.
Barbara Schultz, head of KCET's Visions, reports only six new episodes can be produced next season due to lack of corporate underwriters. Funds for two seasons totaling seven million come from CPR Ford Foundation and NEA. CPR will contribute a million, Ford and NBA five hundred thousand each for season three if signed.
Television listings note Happy Days episode where Fonzie plays Cupid arranging a double date with Laverne and Shirley. Laverne and Shirley plot a honeymoon hotel weekend plan after Shirley wins a hotel contest. also features Baa Baa Black Sheep and a Woody Herman profile segment plus The Love Boat premiere with an all star cruise cast.
A chaotic TV schedule features Night of the Full Moon with a policewoman plot and a disturbed youth thriller. MASH and Kojak episodes highlight medical and crime drama amid film notes about Zita and One Man's Way, with Tonight Show and Movie of the Week slots looping through the evening.
A reader asks if adenoids affect sinus trouble and Dr Thesteson explains sinuses, adenoids, and causes of sinus infection and allergy. He advises a nose and throat opinion and references his booklet You Can Stop Sinus Trouble.
AP reports a Michigan survey shows consumer confidence in buying a home rising to 62 percent in May, the highest since 1972, with builders forecasting 1.5 million single family starts in 1977 and 3.4 million resale homes changing hands. Despite high median prices around 45 000 to 50 000, rising incomes and optimism push home purchases, as many buyers expect prices to rise.
Agriculture Secretary Bergland says the United States will avoid a wheat price war despite a 14 year high surplus and a likely record world harvest. He hints at a possible voluntary set-aside of 10 to 20 percent of land for 1978 to qualify for price supports and loans. He aims to finalize new farm legislation by Aug. 1 and to present a global grain plan to the International Wheat Council in London by September.
Ottawa Herald lists daily pricing for subscriptions in trade area and outside, with monthly and yearly rates plus sales tax details. The Associated Press is noted as the exclusive publisher for local and AP dispatches.
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