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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1978
Page
4
The Kansas Corporation Commission launches an investigation into automated dialing devices amid concerns of privacy invasion and public safety. Show-cause orders target public phone companies with a May 1 hearing in Topeka.
A USDA affidavit to the Labor and Justice departments warns a prolonged coal strike could hit farm production and food processing by reducing electric power. Dairy, poultry, beef, and hog sectors face interruptions, with some farmers relying on standby power. Inputs like fertilizer and pesticides could be mildly affected in 1973, while refrigeration and lighting for processing are crucial. Regions most at risk include Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and parts of Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Illinois. Wheat storage progress inches toward a 320 million bushel three year reserve goal, with 208.4 million committed as of March 10.
Kentucky Supreme Court voided a libel case against Harland Sanders over remarks about Kentucky Fried Chicken gravy, ruling the comment targeted KFC generally, not a specific outlet. The decision cited that there are over 5,000 KFC outlets and no distinct link to Bowling Green.
Former Attorney General John N. Mitchell will stay on furlough for at least two more weeks to testify about South Korean influence buying in Congress. Hearings open Wednesday before a House subcommittee. Kissinger invited but undecided. Weicker cited “massive evidence” of influence operations and said 50 documents show Seoul sought to sway US decisions. Trials of Hancho Kim and former Rep. Richard Hanna loom as Park details payments to over 24 congressmen.
Farrah Fawcett Majors arrived in Kansas City with an entourage to accept the Legend of the 70s award from Midwestern film exhibitors. Her husband, Lee Majors, slipped through security to kiss her. Bernstein, her manager, refused interviews citing risk of misquoting the star.
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