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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1977
Page
1
An Emporia case shows two small plumbers defeating city licensing rules that demanded 10 years of apprenticeship and journeyman time. They argued the city exceeded its powers and proved competency. The ruling could spark broader trade licensing reform across Kansas.
Lawmakers in Congress push a deregulation bill that could spark price wars and schedule shifts. Senator James Pearson of Kansas notes final drafting by the committee. The President backs the bill, while some airline officials oppose it favoring controlled prices. If enacted, fares may drop and big airlines may focus on long hauls, aiding smaller towns.
The Agriculture Department projects a 1977 corn harvest of 6.3 billion bushels and a 1.4 billion bushel stockpile by Oct 1, 1978, with larger wheat and soybean harvests and rising cotton reserves. Feed grains total around 198 million tons while use stays near prior levels. cotton carryover rises to about five million bales as mill use holds near 6.7 million bales.
TV listings feature boxing night headliners Ken Norton vs Lorenzo Zanon and Jimmy Young vs Jody Ballard at Caesar’s Palace Las Vegas, plus a Spider-Man advance and Lucy Show, Upstairs Downstairs episodes, and Charlie’s Angels kidnapping cliffhanger with Kris Munroe and queenpin Lellan.
A mixed local page lists TV fare for the evening including Berlin Affair 1976 with Darren McGavin and Fritz Weaver, The Williamsburg File with Ivor Hume, and novelty items like Raise the Titanic! A NOVA feature and poetry readings. Also notes the Episcopal funeral reflection and AP rights.
Grace Episcopal Church outlines its parish at 315 West Fifth with Rector David Mouille leading worship and community services. The brief notice lists church address and pastoral leadership.
A reader asks if hospital visits aid recovery for a heart patient. A study shows blood pressure and heart rate rise during family visits, suggesting scheduling visits to minimize disturbance. Doctors and hospitals often limit visitors. a simple get well card may be best.
A reader asks about library resources on pregnancy and cites books like Our Bodies Ourselves and Every Woman's Medical Guide. A letter from Mrs D seeks guidance on ovarian cysts, with Dr Thosteson recommending surgical removal if indicated, and notes on acne flare from school tests.
AP Television Writer Jay Sharbutt reviews NBC’s Richard Pryor show aired on Tuesday family hour. The program contains strong language and adult humor, with a brilliant finale but two notable duds, prompting debate over family viewing standards and NBC scheduling. Also notes NBC’s Emmy show missteps and its lack of star attendance.
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