Kansas sheriffs face scrutiny over mass mail appeal
Across the Sunflower State sheriffs are criticized for joining a mass mailing fund-raiser sending 300000 plus letters seeking 15 dollar donations. Donors become honorary members with a bumper sticker and quarterly newsletter. Sixty nine counties participate while Franklin County Sheriff refused calling it a bummer as funds aim to hire an executive director.
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Sunflower State
Sheriffs’ Association
Franklin County
Mass mailing lobby asks public officials to raise funds
A chief sheriff leads a lobbying drive using Atlanta based firm and Polk Company car registration lists. Campaigns rely on 1 percent returning money, often around five percent. Debates propriety of public officials assisting in collecting funds to influence the legislature.
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Atlanta
R. L. Polk & Co
Youth Unemployment Grids Minimum Wage Debate
Unions push Carter Administration to raise the minimum wage amid youth joblessness. Officials back a $2.50–$2.60 range, while labor urges $3.00 as unemployment among ages 16–19 tops 18 percent and 20–24 exceeds 11 percent. Minority youth unemployment nears 40 percent. Temporary federal aid fails to fix long-term private-sector jobs.
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Carter
Vagotomy Discussed As Cure For Ulcers
A 63 year old patient with a duodenal ulcer asks about a new operation called vagotomy. The letter notes a partial obstruction and mentions an article claiming selective vagotomies can end ulcers, with some hospitals performing the procedure.
Vagotomy and patient questions on ulcers and care
A reader asks about vagotomy as an ulcer treatment, noting it reduces stomach acid and peristalsis with low risk but not suitable for all ulcer types. Dr. Thosteson explains conservative care first, candidates, age factors, and that obstruction from scar tissue won’t be fixed by this operation. The column also answers letters on stroke rehab, breathing methods, urine color from vitamins, aging and mammograms, psittacosis, vitamin C calories, and ends with a prayer excerpt.
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W.P
Thosteson
R.T
Dr. Thosteson
S.L
Thestegon
Demos Battle Within By Walter Mears AP Special Correspondent
Carter faces liberal critics as Democratic tensions surface over pace and cost of domestic programs. He argues for a balanced budget and targeted spending while endorsing eventual national health insurance. Kennedy, McGovern challenge specifics and timetable amid UAW remarks in Los Angeles.
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Walter R. Mears
Washington
Jimmy Carter
McGovern
Aesidential
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Auto Workers
Carter
Kennedy
TV Tonight Archie Comedy Special and Movie of the Week
Program notes list Archie based comedy special with Jughead Betty Veronica Reggie Moose cast led by Dennis Bowen Audrey Landers Hilary Thompson. Also a double feature: Pine Canyon Is Burning featuring a fire fighter and sister-in-law, and Klute with Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland. Various other NBC listings include Charlie’s Angels and Red Alert.
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Archie
Jughead
Betty
Veronica
Reggie
Moose
Dennis Bowen
Audrey Landers
Hilary Thompson
Pine Canyon
Kent McCord
Diana Muldaur
California
Charlie's Angels
Jill
Jane Fonda
Donald Sutherland
New York City
Red Alert TV thriller on nuclear fears with Proteus
AP critic notes Red Alert based on Harold King's Paradigm Red stars William Devane Ralph Waite and Michael Brandon. Two agents foil a feared nuclear excursion as Proteus the all seeing computer monitors plants nationwide and raises alarms over radioactivity and containment.
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William Devana
Michael Brandon
Adrianne Barbeau
Ralph Waite
Jay Sharbutt
Los Angeles
Seabrook
Nhs
CBS
Red Alert
Harold King
Paradigm Red
Minneapolis
Minn
Atomic Energy Commission
William Devane
Proteus
United States
Waite
Henry Stone
Devane
Brandon
Stone
Minnesota
Proteus Control
Colorado
Carter era worries at two May economic conferences
AP analysis notes May conferences in London and Hot Springs produced hopeful but cautious statements on jobs trade growth and price stability. US business leaders say free trade is ideal but hard in practice and fear obstacles to growth and raising funds for expansion while wary of President Carter.
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John Cunniff
New York
May
London
United States
Canada
Japan
Britain
France
Germany
Hot Springs
Private
Carter
Ottawa Herald subscription rates and notices
Ottawa Herald publishes rate cards detailing trade area and out of area subscription costs. Rates include one month to one year options with taxes noted and out of state discounts. Editorial note credits Associated Press for local and dispatch news.
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Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert
Wellington
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