21 Oct 1976
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1976
Page
1
A harsh column laments television driven scheduling for the World Series. It condemns mid October games in cold weather and prime time demands that push quality down. The piece argues fans suffer while TV profits drive decisions and laments the Yankees and Reds as pawns in the spectacle.
Public attendance at recent Ottawa city commission hearings shows apathy as six people attended a water plant hearing and only a handful spoke on housing needs. Commissioner Fred Zook warned decisions come in near isolation while bills and budgets loom, urging residents to visit City Hall and be heard.
A reader asks about her 91-year-old mother's persistent negative outlook and if a drug could help without harm. The reply urges caution with tranquilizers, suggests checking nutrition and circulation, and emphasizes TLC, avoiding a nursing home, and accepting eccentricities. Additional letters cover leg pains from possible muscle fatigue, nitrous oxide dangers, and breast uplift exercises with biblical blessing.
Television log lists multiple programs by time block and channel. It shows a daily lineup across channels with shows such as My Three Sons Brady Bunch Sesame Street and news programs plus political coverage and specials. It notes publication details and subscription rates for Ottawa Kansas and lists staff.
The AP profile notes a shift from civilian labor force jobs in government and large firms to smaller firms over 15 years. The National Small Business Association cites assets and profits declines for small and medium firms from 1960 to 1972 while urging policies to curb big business and government growth. The association surveys candidates and finds broad support for initiatives aiding independent business, yet questions why ground has been lost.
AP Farm Writer DON KENDALL reports Carter campaign adviser Bobby Smith accuses Kenneth Frick head of ASCS of distributing taxpayer funded political propaganda about Earl Butz resignation. Frick memo urged circulation to inform agency staff. department notes beef per capita consumption rising to a new record at 125.5 pounds, down from August forecast.
CBS cuts Ball Four and Doc while shifting All in the Family and Alice to Saturdays to clash with ABC Starsky and Hutch. The Jeffersons moves to follow Good Times on Wednesdays. Blue Knight canceled for Death Wish slot start November 10. Norman Lear and Grant Tinker react to the reshuffle with cautious comments on family hour strategy.
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