18 Nov 1976
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1976
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald editorial reflects on past pressure that legalized bingo, arguing groups depending on bingo ought not to exist and that legalization invites broader gambling problems. It notes a Kansas legislative committee studying changes to bingo statutes to present to the next session.
The proposal aims to remove professionals from bingo games turning them to service clubs and churches. It suggests limits on games prizes rent licenses and profits with enforcement costs. Discussions include fines or imprisonment for violators and a possible state administrator at 32000 yearly. The speaker calls for outlawing bingo.
The Pentagon awards Chrysler a multi year contract to develop 11 XM 1 tanks over three years with potential future production totaling about 3325 units at a cost near 4 7 billion. The Army touts strategic value while acknowledging higher costs and shifting reliance toward missiles.
A 74 year old patient writes to ask about an eye drop claimed to slow or reverse cataracts. He plans surgery months away and asks for Dr Thosteson's information, noting his doctor will not consider the treatment due to lack of knowledge.
A reader urges caution on cataract cures and trusts the ophthalmologist, noting no known non surgical method reverses cataracts. The letter also asks Dr Thosteson about leg jitters and restless legs, discussing causes, sleep disruption, and potential treatments including analgesics hot water, tranquilizers, and lifestyle tips. The writer cites Philippians 3 13 and ends with a prayer.
A dense listing of television programs across channels and time slots. It enumerates shows like Sesame Street Brady Bunch Hogan's Heroes Mary Hartman: Mary Hartman Kojak and The Streets of San Francisco along with movies including Rosemary's Baby and Planet of the Apes. It includes news segments, game shows, debates, and special items with multiple time blocks and cross-reference notes.
USDA analyst George W. Kramer says high prices could push 1977 soybean plantings to about 55 million acres, near 1973's 56.7 million. He notes demand and stockpiles shaping prices, with forecasts of about 6.50 per bushel for 1976 soybeans though Brazil’s crop could temper gains.
Industry loan trends in New York City banks signal possible early 1977 demand revival after a sharp 21 percent drop from January 1975 to September. Citibank notes a lag between GDP growth and loan expansion, while outside NYC banks show 9 percent annual loan growth since June, with signs of rising business loan demand since Labor Day.
Public television airs an original drama about a Kentucky woman in 1843 while Nell Cox, a Frankfort native and producer writer director, moves from New York to Los Angeles to launch a new entertainment film focus. She hopes noncommercial TV injects fresh drama and writers into the industry.
Ottawa Hera lists subscription rates for trade area and outside area with monthly and yearly prices, plus a 3 percent sales tax for out of state subscribers. The paper, published daily except Sundays and holidays, is edited by Roberts Wellington with Associated Press news rights.
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