29 Nov 1976
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1976
Page
1
Editorial notes the governor and secretary of transportation say highway funding follows use and is taken out of politics. Southeast Kansas, lacking a turnpike or interstate, is described as deprived, prompting editor in Iola to question the logic of funding decisions.
The passage argues that using traffic counts to set road construction ignores economic development needs in some areas, risking wealthier concentration and harming broader growth. It questions the premise that highways inherently boost population and business, suggesting policies from early society justify inequality.
The article argues Kansas should not add a state consumer protection agency. It notes seven federal agencies already regulate products and warns that a state agency would expand the attorney general's power and costs. Proponents claim protection from unsafe goods. critics call it costly bureaucracy.
A reader, Mrs. T.G., asks Dr. Thosteson if zinc sulfate can restore lost taste after influenza. She notes taste impairment affects food enjoyment and safety and mentions a friend’s memory of a column. she seeks evidence-based guidance from the doctor.
Medical notes discuss taste loss tied to respiratory infections and potential relief from zinc sulfate supplements, warning of toxicity from excess. The piece also covers sensory reliance for safety, a patient letter on spastic versus aroma colon, and brief Q&A with Dr Thosteson on diet, pregnancy, stuttering, and weight. It closes with an AP dispatch on beef imports and a note on the bagpipe’s ancient origins.
Farm Roundup analyzes eligible countries for US beef quotas, noting Panama gains 2.6 million pounds this year and Costa Rica Mexico Nicaragua Honduras Guatemala El Salvador Nicaragua with varied quotas. Hemphill cautions agrarian reform threats of herd liquidations in Honduras El Salvador and Panama but Costa Rica and Nicaragua anticipate rising export beef if pace continues.
AP New York John Cunniff reports U S Chamber of Commerce chief economist Jack Carlson warns President-elect Carter aims to cut unemployment to 5 per cent in 1977 could trigger bottlenecks. He says many plants are obsolete or energy costly and underinvested, risking inflation and possible wage price controls. Carlson notes capital shortage and possible government market intervention as big business concerns. He urges higher profit margins to spur investment and full employment.
CBS reporter Charie Kuralt travels the United States for CBS Evening News with no set assignment. Two thirds of ideas come from mail, with about two hundred letters weekly suggesting stories. He files pieces for a new weekly show starting January, valuing freedom over riches.
A dense television schedule lists numerous programs across hours and channels. It includes My Three Sons Sesame Street Early Show Zoom Brady Bunch News and many classic series such as Hogan's Heroes Perry Mason and Mary Hartman with varying times and blocks for sports movies and discussions.
Cedar Published daily except Sunday and Holidays Ottawa KS 66067 editor Robert B Wellington. Subscription rates within trade area by mail one month 1.96 three months 5.36 six months 7 377 one year 17.30. Outside trade area by mail one month 2.78 three months 7.00 six months 12.29 one year 24.46. Out of state subscribers deduct 3 percent sales tax. Associated Press USA dispatches.
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