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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1977
Page
1
Kansas voters have watched Senator James Pearson step back from politics. The editor recalls his disdain for grubby campaigning and praises his independence and stature. Pearson's departure ends a long career marked by foreign policy expertise and energy crisis leadership.
The piece argues Gov. Robert Bennett may have the inside track to Pearson’s Senate seat, prompting a Kansas governor race focus. It warns against factional bickering among officials and urges a strong leader who can unite the Legislature and coordinate federal aid effectively for the entire state.
A dated guide lists programs across networks with titles such as Eight Is Enough The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams Good Times Charlie’s Angels The Oregon Trail The Great American Wilderness and major movies and late-night fare. It notes actors and plot hints while outlining time slots from 8:00 to 12:00 with talk shows and news segments and a selection of sports and specials.
Letter from Mrs M asks about thumb sucking in a five year old and related behaviors. Dr Thosteson notes thumb sucking can persist into early school years, may signal tension, and warns scolding rarely helps. Advice: ignore temporarily, keep child happy, and consider mild punishment or privilege denial if needed.
Farmers gain asset equity as land values rise with total farm assets hitting 670.9 billion on Jan 1, 1977, up 13 percent from a year earlier while net income slips to about 20.1 billion and debt climbs to 102.1 billion. Real estate dominates assets and inflation boosts current dollar values. Corn harvesting progresses toward mid October, soybeans lag, wheat planting near 80 percent, with moisture aiding pastures in the East and North Central regions, and cotton harvests advancing in the South.
Edward Bruske state secretary of economic development urged expanding or retiring the PRIDE program at a budget hearing. He suggested doubling current funding to about 100000 annually or seek private sponsorship to sustain it. The program assists cities with economic and civic projects and awards top performers at an annual dinner. Bruske favors more time and effort rather than more money, or letting 45 to 50 communities continue as is. He proposed recruiting sponsors and warned the program may need to be scrapped if not funded or utilized. Fire Marshal Floyd Dibbern pressed for a strengthened arson reporting law and penalties to compel insurer cooperation.
A devotional prayer invoking harvest imagery from scripture. It asks the Lord of harvest to grant wholesome grain and purity in a concise, reverent supplication. The text centers on spiritual fruit and righteous living, concluding with Amen.
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