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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1978
Page
1
The President spoke to city officials in St. Louis on Monday urging them to join his fight to curb inflation. He warned inflation has reduced revenue-sharing funds and warned of further belt tightening at federal levels, potentially cutting city funds. His recent pitches target business and public sector to limit wage and price increases near seven percent.
The piece criticizes looming federal policy pressures as of November 29 1978, noting a near ten percent minimum wage increase and up to 24 percent rises in Social Security taxes. It argues cities struggle under federal demands and accuses the President of hypocritical leadership amid widespread fiscal strain.
The Hutchinson News argues the Jonestown tragedy carries heavy costs including over $8 million to airlift 900 victims and extensive detective work. It notes the group hid more than $12 million abroad to escape scrutiny and questions who should bear cleanup costs, urging action on recovering funds from its banks.
TV Tonight presents a mixed bag of 1960s to 1970s programs including Eight Is Enough, Dick Clark's Live Wednesday guests, Fat Albert Christmas Special, The Jeffersons, Joker's Wild, various movies Shamus Billy Jack and a broad arts lineup. Also features Dance in America, Barbara Walters Special, Findhorn documentary, aviation show, and late-night talk and crime dramas.
A reader asks Dr Thosteson about allergy shot therapy for hay fever. They have weekly injections for two months with nose and sinus trouble and high costs on a limited income. They wonder how effective shots are and whether they can expect to be symptom free next spring.
The article outlines a long process of allergen immunotherapy using gradually increasing pollen extracts to train the body to resist reactions. It notes injections typically occur in a doctor’s office, require 30 minute reaction checks, and may take three to four months before maintenance dosing begins, with year long follow ups, and emphasizes starting months before pollen season. It also includes reader questions about a bland diet for a lazy colon, with the doctor suggesting more roughage rather than a bland diet and proposing a simple phone call for clarity.
AP writer Jay Sharbutt reports actress Joan Hackett uses a steel corset and a 25 pound hoop petticoat during five weeks of filming Becomes Electra. She says the heavy costume induced real torment yet adds Mourning on PBS starts December 6 over four Wednesdays with Roberta Maxwell as her daughter. Hackett, a long time film and TV actress, makes Mourning her first O'Neill work and hints at dramatic future roles including The Bug Wars From Outer Space with surreal satire.
AP Business Analyst John Cunniff reports economist Arthur Okun outlines two foundations of American society the capitalistic market and democratic humanitarian values. He argues both must work together with government and market limits to avoid grave defects, urging reforms for government efficiency and social goals.
Ottawa Herald page shows subscription rates for trade area and outside trade area with monthly quarterly half year and yearly options plus a 3 percent state tax deduction for out of state subscribers. Publisher is Robert Wellington. Associated Press note and local news disclaimer present.
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