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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1977
Page
1
After nearly five years Ottawa REACT plans to quit on July. Volunteers with donated equipment have filled a need, but money and energy are exhausted. Rural areas lack effective protection, township handling risks overlap and inefficiency. A county-wide system, properly equipped and supported by a levy, is the only solution.
President Carter, on his first overseas swing, urged NATO allies toward closer cooperation and stronger weapons development to defend the free world. In Washington, defense chiefs warned of 15 to 30 billion in five year cuts as lawmakers debate 109 to 112 billion for next year, risking reduced U S muscle abroad.
Dear reader asks if sugar-free beverages trigger insulin similarly to regular sweets. Dr Thosteson explains sugar substitutes have negligible effect on pancreatic insulin release for most people. Weight concerns from high beverage intake noted. moderation and balanced diet advised.
Letter discusses artificial sweeteners not stressing the pancreas, potential diabetes risk, and calories in sugar free soda. Advises parents to balance intake, warns against fad dieting, and suggests blood sugar tests for long term drinkers. Includes a reader note on alopecia and a prayer ending.
AP reports Nixon and Frost air a second taped interview as Carter’s overseas trip news conference competes for 155 stations. Most outlets must choose between Nixon live feed or Carter’s conference, despite Frost and White House records denying a time request.
AP Business Analyst John Cunniff reports that automobile and home insurance may become major employee benefits as firms leverage volume buying and tax advantages. Leonard Mactas of Kwasha Lipton notes the trend toward using corporations to increase security and loyalty, suggesting some companies may offer these insurances despite limited tax breaks. If employers can cover on a group basis, it could be a significant service to workers and possibly influence tax treatment.
Agriculture Secretary Bergland will visit Ottawa on May 18 for a get acquainted meeting with Canadian officials including Eugene F. Whelan and possibly Otto Lang. Talks likely to cover a bilateral minimum wheat price and broader joint efforts with Australia and Argentina, ahead of a London International Wheat Council meeting. Milk production in April rose 2.5 percent from last year to 10.7 billion pounds, with per cow output at 977 pounds. A USDA scientist urged immediate steps to slow pseudorabies spread, noting an outright eradication plan is not feasible now and more data on disease spread is needed.
A dense TV guide listing tonight features a mix of reruns and new airings across networks. Programs include Welcome Back Cotter Sweathog Clinic, The Waltons, Poldark, Number Our Days, and NBC offerings like Barney Miller, The Streets of San Francisco, and Rosy specials. The lineup also cites classic films such as El Dorado and events from The Tonight Show and Playboy party promotions.
The notice lists daily publication in Ottawa Kansas with editor Robert B. Wellington and subscription prices for trade area and out of area readers. Rates include monthly and yearly options and a 3 percent out of state sales tax. Associated Press rights are noted for local news and AP dispatches.
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