20 Sep 1976
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1976
Page
1
Gov Robert Bennett notes Kansas spends over 3.1 million in federal paperwork and payroll for 5314 staff involved in administering grants. With about 53 million dollars in federal funding annually, he urges department heads to review federal programs for value and impact and asks lawmakers to follow suit.
The governor calls for careful handling of federal funds and favors block grants to reduce paperwork and regulations. He suggests a joint push with other governors to curb waste, but notes not all leaders share this stance. Ambition and political machinery may influence how federal programs are managed.
Kansas lawmakers pushed through a fuel tax hike tied to a license fee increase for pickups. The bill eliminates the small truck category and forces pickup owners to display their names, addresses, and gross vehicle weight on each vehicle. The attorney general now confirms the added truck standard. The piece laments lawmakers voting without knowing bill details and calls for pledges to read and understand legislation before supporting it.
Medical experts explain rickets can affect people of any age, not just children. Factors include vitamin D deficiency, poor calcium intake, and limited sun exposure. Early diagnosis and treatment improve bone strength and reduce complications.
A reader asks about pelvic deformity and Cesarean risk linked to rickets, with Dr Thosteson explaining osteomalacia in adults from vitamin D deficiency and noting pregnancy impact is rare. The column also covers pellagra causes and treatment, pinworms, hair dye safety, and a prayer.
USDA officials expect tighter soybean supplies and rebounding prices to curb demand and deter embargo risks. Ford and Carter vow no export bans except emergencies as 1976-77 outlooks predict firm world meal and oil trade. Brazilian and Malaysian producers expected to fill supply gaps while meat and oil demand adjusts.
The year into recovery shows a dilemma on whether the economy is pausing or faltering. Economists disagree, with econometric models optimistic yet based on hazy assumptions. Banks glow hopeful while Carter and Ford advisers tilt with bias, leaving mixed indicators and no clear outlook.
The notice lists subscription prices for in district and out of state readers, with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly options. It states postage details and tax rules, plus a note banning nonlocal use of AP material and credit to the Associated Press.
Jay Sharbutt notes NBCs Dick Van Dyke Show and CBSs Alls Fair debut tonight with mixed reviews. Van Dyke delivers a sprightly hour blending sight gags, a Geraldine cameo, and a recurring lampoon of dullness, while Alls Fair pairs conservative columnist Richard Crenna with Bernadette Peters in a witty clash that blossoms into romance.
A dense TV grid summary lists times shows titles and reruns across ABC NBC CBS and local feeds. It names Sesame Street Brady Bunch Leave It To Beaver MASH Kojak and more with varied airings and film titles throughout a long schedule.
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