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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1977
Page
1
With Labor Day past and school started millions of mothers seek quiet, while a movement to extend school breaks for a long midwinter vacation gains traction. Shawnee Mission district spent over a half million on natural gas and fuel oil last year as energy costs drive district scrutiny.
Times change suggests closing schools for December and January to save natural gas and heating oil. Lost midwinter days would be made up by starting earlier and finishing later in spring. The plan may upset parents coaches and students but energy pressures will drive changes such as smaller cars speed limits or unexpected school days.
In Topeka Vern Miller, former attorney general, reportedly aims for another run for governor. A Kansas paper used plotting as a headline, reflecting connotations of scheming in political ambition and public perception.
The 1976 farm population fell to 8.253 million, down 6.9 percent from 1975, the sharpest percentage drop this decade. Government demographer Vera J. Banks notes Census adjustments explain part of the decline, yet the adjusted figure shows a significant drop. The South shows the fastest farm-pop decline in the era.
A dense TV guide style listing previews a fall season with stars such as David Copperfield, Shaun Cassidy, Jaclyn Smith, Donny and Marie Osmond, and many others. It also covers Walton wedding drama, Upstairs Downstairs party chaos, Billy Graham special, Elvis on Tour, and literary segments with Adolf Hitler and Tennyson.
A TV lineup featuring The Lockhorns and Gunsmoke with films including Matchmaker and The Hook. Mentions star Donna Mills, Stephen Schneider, Kirk Douglas, and notable programs like Starry Sky and The Tonight Show with Jonny Carson. Highlights include Rookies, Wild Wild West, Night Gallery, and Merv Griffin appearances.
Reader asks about achalasia surgery after four years of swallowing difficulty and prior dilation. Dr Thosteson notes achalasia stems from non relaxing esophageal muscles, drugs and dilation limited, and newer surgical options exist needing careful evaluation by a thoracic surgeon. The column also covers hysterectomy recovery, Premarin use, skin tags, seawater cancer cures debunked, and a prayer reflection.
Subscription rates for trade area and outside trade area are listed with monthly quarterly half year and yearly options. Prices include sales tax for trade area and out of state subscribers get 3 percent deduction. The Associated Press note credits AP news dispatch rights and local news allocation.
Andy Griffith shifts from rustic sheriff to TV movie star and NBC series hopeful. He discusses Abel Marsh projects at Big Bear with partner Richard Linke, publicity plans, and the drive to turn two telefilms into a series while balancing a busy schedule and past TV roles.
AP reports Carter administration faces a tough jobless rate task as August shows both more employed and more job seekers. Black unemployment remains high at 14.5 percent, with no clear gains since 1973 75. Critics blame minimum wage and youth unemployment while business groups urge computer banks of jobs and closer matching of seekers.
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