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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1977
Page
1
Editorial lauds Kansas first Governor's Conference on International Trade in Hutchinson as a catalyst to expand exports. It argues Kansas has goods but needs markets and emphasizes the event will spur statewide business and production, reducing overreliance on agriculture.
In Rush Center, a small town south of LaCrosse, a Fiberglas oil field tank maker and wheat region tie together a plan to diversify and expand local industry. The goal is to ease hardship from persistently low farm prices, a model the author says could repeat across Kansas with Ottawa firms urged to explore international markets for growth.
The Kansas Farmers' Foundation, part of the National Heritage Foundation, announced a plan to sell 100000 metric tons of wheat at world price from Sept 16. The new group, still forming its board, pledged profits to make rural Kansas more attractive to young people as farm exports rise through the Governor's Conference on International Trade.
Two new NBC series Oregon Trail and Big Hawaii premiere facing Chartl e s Angels and Baretta. Oregon Trail follows 1842 pioneers headed to Oregon with Rod Taylor. plot unsteady amid crises and Indian tension. Big Hawaii centers on a ranching family led by Cliff Potts with Don Johnson. strong cast and scenery may lift it but Baretta holds edge in ratings.
The Agriculture Department says farm level milk prices will not exceed the government support rate for now while consumers face higher prices. Secretary Bergland will not lower or raise the support level, aiming to keep milk supplies steady as production rises through next June. The dairy program targets 75 to 90 percent of parity, with a shift to 80 percent under a new farm bill. Carter had raised the dairy support price to $9 per hundredweight, boosting retail dairy prices by June.
A condensed schedule lists varied shows and movies across networks. Prime time includes Eight Is Enough and The Oregon Trail premiere, Good Times, Upstairs Downstairs, Charlie's Angels, A Killing Affair, It Started in Naples, Star Trek and The Tonight Show, with late movies and news programs rounding out the night.
The AP report notes post Labor Day activity uptick in many life areas but ongoing drift in the economy. It highlights attention gaps on major problems as part of the current economic mood and policy outlook.
A reader asks about periodic facial swelling and fever, with Dr. Thosteson suggesting angioedema, food sensitivities, or drug reactions as causes. The exchange covers diary-tracking foods, possible infections, and the need for careful medical evaluation. Additional letters discuss vitamin E debates, birth control supply advice, and acne flare ups linked to infections and medications amid a sluggish economy with steel troubles and rising unemployment.
The Ottawa Herald notes publication daily except Sunday and holidays with Robert B. Wellington as editor. It lists trade area subscription rates of 1 month 1.96, 3 months 5.36, 6 months 9.37, 1 year 17.30, and outside trade area 1 month 2.78, 3 months 7.00, 6 months 13.29, 1 year 24.46 plus 3 percent sales tax out of state. Associated Press rights are noted for local news and dispatches.
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