Congress outside earnings limit should stand, editorials say
Ottawa Herald contends U S House members flirt with conflicts of interest as Rep James Quillen leads a repeal attempt of an 8625 cap on outside pay. It notes a prior raise to 66125 including salary and earnings and argues limits prevent profiteering and preserve focus on government duties. Rep Jack Brooks cited as example.
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U. S. House
James Quillen
R-Tenn
Congress
Jack Brooks
Ethical concerns rise as lawmakers report outside income
The Government Operations Committee chair earned 41 585 in late 1977 from insurance commissions and two Texas banks. Other lawmakers with hefty outside profits include Rep. Morgan Murphy 30 005 Rep. Claude Pepper 26 285 Rep. Mario Biaggi 13 500 and Rep. John Wydler 10 700. All are lawyers and figures cover only the last three months of 1977, suggesting annual totals that raise questions about integrity and congressional duty.
Curt Schneider under fire from critics and supporters
A reader letter defends Attorney General Curt Schneider amid allegations sparked by an August attack and car wreck rumors. The author praises Schneider for paying fines, funding travel himself, and condemns critics while noting political motives and asking pointed questions about media and officials' handling of the rumors.
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Curt Schneider
A.G
Curt
Joplin
Barbara Schneider
Ottawa
Herald
Kansas Senate
Topeka
Shawnee County
Bennett
Senate
Curt T. Schneider
R. Marshall Barber
Roots and TV Highlights Across the Week
A kaleidoscopic TV listing notes Roots era themes with Kunta and Bell, and a Christmas Katy tale. It also flags celebrity guests like Namath, and outlines episodes across drama, comedy, and news shows including Starsky and Hutch and The Tonight Show.
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Ja T
Parti
Starsky and Hutchs
Summerall
Tony Traber
Virginia
Tyler
Local AP News Rights Statement
Ottawa Herald notes that Members of the Associated Press hold exclusive publication rights for local news and AP dispatches printed in the newspaper. The notice reiterates AP ownership of the local content and dispatches.
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Associated Press
Photophobia and Photosensitivity Explained by Dr Thosteson
A reader asks if photophobia equals photosensitivity and seeks guidance after years of eye pain and light sensitivity. The message notes extreme light intolerance making sunshine and daylight unbearable, requesting expert clarification and potential causes.
Photophobia and eye sensitivity health discussion
A health column addresses light sensitivity and photophobia explaining it differs from skin photosensitivity, outlines possible eye disorders iritis and corneal inflammation, mentions budding glaucoma, and notes age-related increased light needs. Readers with prior exams are advised to consider underlying causes or benign extra sensitivity.
Lifeline TV medical series previews and concerns
NBCs Lifeline follows Dr Judson Randolph at Children’s Hospital Washington. The premiere shows five young patients with urgent cases including a newborn with a malformed swallowing tube and a 15 year old with abdominal pains. The program balances medicine and family moments but lacks clear diagrams and relies on medical jargon.
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Hawaii Five-O
Steve Acura
Honolulu
Frigg
Paul Newman
Sylva Koscina
W.W. IL
Lifeline
Judson Randoky
Children’s Hospital
National Medical Center
Washington, D.C
Barnaby Jones
Betty
Palusers
Glencora
Iriah
Jay Sharbutt
Los Angeles
NBC
CBS
Thomas W. Moore
Robert Fuisz
Tomorrow Entertainment
Medcom
Randolph
Jerry
Prayer for Today Behold I Send the Promise Upon You and Stay in the City
A brief devotional prayer cites Luke 24 49 RSV and asks for the Holy Spirit and power to do God's will through Christ. The prayer concludes with Amen asking for spiritual empowerment.
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Christ Our Lord
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Hoffer
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Larry Linville
Wale
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Robert Kennedy
Alming
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Robert
Wellington
Treasurye
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Dr. Thosteson
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Future Rave
Chet Carrier
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Playboy Enterprises
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