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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1978
Page
1
The page discusses the pork barrel bill in Congress tied to water projects. President Carter vetoed the initial measure for wastefulness and unfunded projects, then Congress redid it. It cites Hillsdale Reservoir, approved in 1954 and now under construction, with 13.2 million dollars allocated to continue work.
The piece critiques the Corps of Engineers for delays and rising costs in a public works project. It notes an initial 1954 estimate of 55.7 million dollars, but in 25 to 30 years the project remains unfinished. It argues that if worthwhile, the job should take four or five years, with annual battles for funds and ongoing new studies and inflated land and building costs adding waste.
Nila Wheeler of Ozawkie Kan argues constitutional amendments should be rare and carefully considered. She notes the ERA deadline extension fuels debate without clear definitions of rights and warns of broad effects on state and local governance.
A chaotic TV lineup lists guests Adrien Conrad Andy Gibb Ted Knight Johnny Dark and programs including Project U F O The Incredible Hulk and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Also features Wall Street Week in Review Masterpiece Theatre and The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson among other titles and descriptions.
A 22 year old woman asks about irregular periods after two years on the pill. She switched to lower strength pills due to abdominal pains, stopped six months ago, and has had only one period since. She seeks information on whether this is unusual and her chances of pregnancy. The doctor advised watching for changes.
Reader asks about contraception and period irregularities after stopping the Pill. Expert explains hormones mimic conception, delays in return to ovulation may occur, and urges pelvic exam if cramps or endometriosis suspected. Also covers Tepanil/Tentales use, appetite suppressants like diethylproprion, potential side effects, and need for diet alongside pills.
New Jersey’s WBGO FM becomes the states first public radio station and NPR affiliate. manager Bob Ottenhoff says the revived Newark station will balance public affairs and jazz music, expand power, and reach about 11 million readers in the NY-NJ region.
A National Cancer Institute study shows female lung cancer deaths nearly doubled from 1973 to 1976 as women adopt male smoking habits. Rates for men remain higher but grow slower. teenage girls now smoke at rising rates, with projections of equal male and female lung cancer deaths in about 30 years.
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