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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1976
Page
1
An editorial notes a small California town refused an $8,000 grant from the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration to install burglar alarms because federal paperwork would require hundreds of hours. The denial argues the grant would cost more in bureaucracy than its value.
Officials complain that excessive federal paperwork drains taxpayer resources and hampers productivity. The critique notes continual form creation and filing, producing mountains of paper with limited practical value, framing a national issue of waning efficiency.
AP reports David E Lilienthal calling for a moratorium on denigrating America. He urged listening to grass roots communities to heal national confidence, criticizing opinion leaders for overvaluing money and power. His journals trace a life from TVA chair to AEC head and private development efforts.
The piece argues crime in America is rising with a national 10 percent increase, noting more people, better reporting, and home TV access to crime coverage. It warns against excuses and calls for tougher courts, more professional lawmen, and greater public awareness while acknowledging no simple cure.
A reader asks Dr Thosteson to explain the differences among high blood pressure pills and why doctors prescribe one type over another. The inquiry notes Mrs M M seeks guidance on choosing antihypertensive medications based on conditions, risks, and individual needs.
The article outlines diuretics and nervy acting drugs for high blood pressure, noting potential side effects and the role of lifestyle changes. Reader questions cover metabolism and thyroid tests, pill swallowing difficulties, fibroids in pregnancy, and a prayer at the end.
AP interview with Brian Johnson the English special effects ace behind Space: 1999. Johnson discusses his start in 1962 on The Day the Earth Caught Fire his 60 film career and his role heading the effects team for Space: 1999. He explains how magnesium and aluminum charges create a nuclear fireball illusion filmed against a black background.
AP Farm Writer reports the Agriculture Department says farm prices fell 4 percent last month, the steepest drop in 18 months, as livestock and grain led declines while milk eggs fruit and vegetables partly offset losses. As of Aug 15 the price index was 4 percent below a year earlier.
TV schedule and late July market snapshot show a dense listing of programs across networks with a weathered note on July price trends. A July farm price report from Washington notes declines in beef and pork prices, lower corn and wheat values, and cotton and soybean shifts, signaling drought pressure and potential higher hay costs this winter.
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