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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1977
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald notes three sweeping changes affecting younger Americans. Congress sent a large minimum wage increase with no provision for hiring unskilled youth at lower rates. A Social Security increase is pending for workers and employers. A third bill is progressing through Congress.
The piece argues that Congress would allow older workers to stay employed until 70 or until they quit, reducing job openings for younger Americans who need work most. It adds that higher labor costs push firms toward automation, replacing workers with machines that lack fringe benefits minimum wage or Social Security costs.
Kansas Regent Henry Bubb, after 16 years shaping higher education budgets, resigns and attacks the budget director as the governor restores some cuts. He calls hearings silly and notes political points in budget battles. Voters largely overlook budget conflicts at election time.
The Agriculture Department projects moderately rising retail food prices through mid 1978 due to higher processing and marketing costs. 1977 food price averages are expected to be about 6.7 percent higher than last year, with increases driven by foreign foods and rising wages and fuel for retailers.
Readers react to a Pentagon ad seeking fresh ways to halt the nuclear arms race. Suggestions include hostage exchanges and top leader swaps, while Dr. Martin Goldstein notes the effort aims to mobilize ordinary voices beyond political channels.
Polyps in the distal colon and rectum are bulging tissue growths that can be benign but may raise cancer risk if they grow or bleed. Common causes include age, family history, inflammatory bowel disease, and smoking. Screening with colonoscopy detects and allows removal, reducing cancer risk. A diet high in fiber from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, with limited red and processed meats, may help lower polyp risk. Regular physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight support prevention, while alcohol moderation benefits overall colorectal health.
Reader questions cover intestinal polyps benign risk and recurrence with small cancer chance. Doctor notes most polyps under half inch are benign, removal reachable by instrument, and periodic checks advised. Also debunks vinegar health claims and outlines breast lump signs and mammography, plus donation contact for body after death.
AP reports Hugh Downs returns to TV with Over Easy a five day a week series for older citizens made by KQED San Francisco funded by four million dollars. Guests include Lillian Carter Redd Foxx Robert Young Jessica Mitford and Tennessee Ernie Ford. The show aims to dispel myths about older people and blends entertainment information talk and variety. It will run at least 26 weeks with half hour episodes taped weeks in advance and potential special programs on breaking news affecting seniors. Downs notes rising elder activism and hopes TV will improve in depicting seniors.
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