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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1977
Page
1
Editorial notes and features appear on page two of the Ottawa Herald edition dated Saturday October 22, 1977. Commentary covers local issues and readers’ perspectives in the classic mid 20th century newspaper voice.
The column notes Congress can still act to retain Saturday mail service halt post office closures empower veto on postage increases and spend 400 million to keep Saturday delivery. It laments public griping and recalls quirky items from divorce cases local ads political chatter coin proposals and media critiques.
In a humorous riff, the author battles over humanity's top invention before declaring coffee the supreme breakthrough. He ribbingsly touts wheels, fire, diapers, and calculators, then argues caffeine powers business and speech, ending by noting Juan Valdez and Mrs. Olsen agree.
Kansas correspondent notes James Pearson's quip about politicians claiming they are urged to run. Don Hoffman launches a committee for attorney general bid while skeptical others eye governor, yet Hoffman discourages a governor run. Historical context suggests fewer candidates than the 1964 record, with governors pursuing the office less often.
Reader letters to Dr Thosteson discuss lung spot possibilities from X rays, angina coffee limits, talking to children about sex, excess vitamin A, hydration with antibiotics, and a closing church prayer. Provides subscription and staff notes for Ottawa Kansas.
A $5,000 oil portrait of former Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz sits ready for a ceremonial hanging in a department corridor. He has not yet confirmed a date to attend, saying he will not make a special trip to view the unveiling.
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