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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1978
Page
1
The piece muses on Halloween trends from boisterous trick or treating to calmer customs. It notes Senators Kennedy and Goldwater drawing crowds and prices at meals, a cook mocking austerity after a presidential address, and quips about committees and federal payrolls in WashingtonD C. It ends with a jab at residents having two senators to grow federal spoils.
A 63 year old patient reports recent energy slump with blood pressure readings around 105 70. She notes frequent fatigue despite tests indicating perfect health and a history of monthly B12 injections helping moderately. She asks if low blood pressure could relate to her low energy and slow functioning.
A reader asks about fatigue causes including nutrition and thyroid, noting age and advice to test tests and exercise. A teen seeks contraception facts. Dr Thosteson explains condom effectiveness hinges on technique, and points to a booklet. Other items cover chest X-ray hints of heart failure, jaw arthritis or dentures, and a Christian prayer segment.
RODERICK TURNBULL notes in Kansas City board of trade analysis that fall 1978 wheat futures show near month prices higher than later months, soft red wheat trading above higher protein hard wheats, and little protein premium due to ample protein supply. Exports remain robust, farmers reluctant sellers, and carryover expected near a billion bushels with soft red share around 40 million.
Analysts note third quarter earnings show profits rebounding for U S firms as strong consumer spending and easing inflation bolster margins. Banks, airlines, steel and oil sectors lead gains with BankAmerica 33 percent, Citicorp 36 percent, Pan American 54 percent, Braniff 80 percent, Trans World 18 percent, National reversing to profit. Exxon remains cautious amid oil volatility.
The Lockhorns largest oil company reported a 15 percent drop in quarterly earnings to 540 million, blamed on a weaker dollar and currency translation rules. Excluding that, Exxon would have shown a 9.5 percent earnings gain. Corporate profits in the third quarter ran at an annual 104.8 billion, with 1977 yearly profits at 102.1 billion. President Carter's anti inflation program received cautious praise from business and labor leaders, though some unions seek wage guideline flexibility and some businessmen demand proof of the plan through reduced spending.
The Ottawa Herald notes that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publish all local news and AP dispatches. This legal notice outlines distribution of local reporting and AP material to subscribers and other media outlets.
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