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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1977
Page
1
A light column recalls house plants in the den with two west windows, a TV framed by green-thumbed cooks, and a gag about John Wayne among Mother's ferns. It notes feminine logic and a coffee cup joke, plus Carter’s reservoir decision and Spring Hill students serving lunch on paper plates to save water.
The Ottawa City Commission held its first full meeting with the city's first woman mayor at the helm. The session ran long and included the notable incident of a parking ticket issued to a mayor during official duties, a historic first for any sex. Residents noted local weather disruptions and garden upkeep delays caused by recent storms. A Paola editor, returning from a San Francisco convention, complains of inflation amid high food costs. He argues Kansas farmers face exploitation.
From Our Readers praises Ottawa as a family city but condemns local magazines for obscene content. The writer criticizes supporters of freedom of speech and press for material gain and calls for moral standards quoting Proverbs 14 34.
A reader asks if 100 mg daily of vitamin B-6 is safe for acne after mixed results and advice from doctors. The doctor replies that B-6 rarely used for acne, notes little poisoning risk, but 100 mg is high and suggests closer to 60 mg may be wiser, while acknowledging gaps in nutrition training.
Kansas sunlit debate centers on sunset legislation with Rep. J. Santford Duncan arguing Kansas already has post audit and budget tools to regulate agencies. He notes Bibb and Brown illustrate strong oversight, while warning sunset laws may fail to touch large welfare and health agencies.
President Carter adviser Bert Lance voiced concern over rising retail food costs after noting $1.08 for three tomatoes. Wholesale prices show April gains driven by farm prices, with Agriculture economists predicting a 4 to 6 percent rise in retail food costs this year. Unemployment fell to 7 percent as Republic Steel announced steel price hikes and Volvo Saab signaled merger talks. Carter approved 2 cent sugar subsidies but vetoed a lower import quota.
Washington protesters say slow bumper standard rules have increased auto insurance costs. The NHTSA set September 1978 for 1979 model cars after five years of delay, while considering a tougher second phase. Lawmakers criticize the pace as premiums rose about 30 percent from 1975 to 1976, with test crashes showing high repair bills.
In Grandview Missouri three people face capital murder and related counts for a April 26 triple slaying in a rented apartment. Monte Denmon Debra Denmon and Leamon White are accused of murder conspiracy after the fact and other charges. Victims Calvin Brown Janet Blewett and Christine Mackey were found bound with throats slit. Brown identified by federal agents as a drug dealer.
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