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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1978
Page
1
A Nebraska town battles federal red tape over a snowplow project. Costs balloon from a $9,800 bid to a $99,900 final plan with EPA and EDA hurdles. The piece cites Ottawa and GSA style graft risks and calls for greater accountability.
The Parsons Sun critiques U S democracy noting only 54 4 percent turnout in 1976 the lowest since 1949 despite youth enfranchisement. It contrasts with high rates abroad and questions deeper causes beyond voting age changes highlighting age based turnout patterns and gender gaps.
Question to Dr Thosteson asks which medicines increase sun sensitivity, asks for a recommended sun-blocking product, and whether sunburn can occur in winter. The letter notes concerns about photosensitivity from certain drugs and practical protection options.
The column discusses sunburn risks from cosmetics and sunscreens, noting zinc oxide use by lifeguards and winter sunburns. It includes reader questions to Dr Thosteson on ovulation timing and angina pectoris, with cautions on statistics and prognosis and remarks on bypass surgery affecting mortality trends.
AP TV writer notes Battlestar Galactica debuts on ABC with space saga after Pearl Harbor like attack on home planets by Cylons. Cast includes Lorne Greene Richard Hatch Dirk Benedict Maren Jensen. Praises visual effects, action, and character depth while contrasting with Star Wars.
Muhammad Ali defends the World Heavyweight title against Leon Spinks in a 15 round rematch telecast live from the Superdome in New Orleans as part of a boxing triple header on ABC Sports. The program features additional film and talk shows including Starship Invasions and Wall Street Week.
TV listings feature Bernardi and Shirley Jones in an ordinary man facing surprising allure after widowhood. The schedule covers Quincy pathology plot, The Pallisers ducal drama, Emmy hopefuls, and classic films like Murder on Flight 502 and Countess Dracula with multiple channels and times listed.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for local and out of area readers including tax details. The page notes editor Robert Wellington and mentions Associated Press rights for local news and dispatches.
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