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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1977
Page
1
A federal judge struck down a 40 year old New York law allowing unemployment benefits for strikers from the 1973 New York Telephone Co. walkout. About 38,000 workers received 98 dollars weekly tax free for eight weeks. The decision, likely to be appealed, aims to curb pay while on strike and may influence nationwide bargaining dynamics.
Maule Industries led by Mayor Ferre faced bankruptcy after the 1973 downturn and costly Pennsuco cement plant. To survive, Ferre sought 10 percent wage cuts from 1,048 workers as creditors pressured. Court proceedings await creditor agreement by June 20.
President Carter sat with lawmakers and signed a tax cut worth 34 billion dollars, described as pleasant. The briefing notes note the timing spreads the benefit over two years and warns two million taxpayers may pay more, while deficits and inflation risks loom.
A patient reports four triglyceride classes with Grade IV the worst, noting cholesterol is normal. The message expresses concern over triglyceride levels and asks for guidance from Dr Thesteson.
Reader questions about cholesterol and triglycerides explain Type IV where triglycerides rise while cholesterol stays under 250 mg. A low carbohydrate diet can cut levels, though adherence is tough. if no further drop, medicine and weight loss help. Other letters discuss endometriosis treats, smell loss, and faith-based prayers.
USDA data show national retail beef average at 1.34 per pound in April up from March, though below a year earlier. Pork at retail averaged under 1.19 per pound, down from March and April last year. Middlemen collected 55.4 cents of beef price, while pork middlemen earned 54.4 cents. Officials note beef supplies remain large and pork and broilers may soften gains.
A dense TV listing covers Lions Club broadcasts and films about the Lindbergh kidnapping drama and Hauptmann, plus sports and talk shows. Notable items include Paul McCartney and Wings, Geraldo Rivera program, Kojak movie, and a mix of classic cinema, news features, and farm economy updates.
Abe Vigoda speaks slowly of rising recognition from playing Fish and his shift from bit parts to starring roles. He looks forward to a Neil Simon film, a June Australia trip, and a possible Broadway project The Flying Elephant with Allen Borst. He remains sporty and plans golf, handball, and jogging while noting a long career since 1947 and a Godfather landmark in 1979.
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