06 Apr 1976
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1976
Page
1
Editorial notes two Aaron Copland concerts at Ottawa University chapel, saying the venue is unsuitable for sound quality. The piece urges a dedicated fine arts building with a music hall and stage, noting the high school also houses music events in a gym.
A reader laments the lack of a suitable venue for high school productions and cultural events. With Memorial Auditorium closed, the city university and school district are urged to find a proper setting to enrich the community, despite no more Copland visits expected.
An Olathe editor argues the Kansas liquor tax uses a share and share alike distribution, causing Franklin County to receive funds from Johnson County liquor sales despite Ottawa area not having local liquor stores. The piece questions this municipal subsidy, noting out-of-county purchases and broader economic effects of Franklin County remaining dry.
A 49 year old woman with partial stomach removal and an enlarged drooping kidney asks if the kidney causes severe stomach sickness and vomiting. She notes hot flashes and cannot keep anything down and asks whether the kidney should be removed.
Medical letters discuss dumping syndrome from rapid stomach emptying with symptoms like giddiness flushing and headache and advise small high protein low starch meals with a sedative. Notes on kidney enlargement suggest investigation and possible position fixation. Other inquiries cover tongue burning causes postmenopausal status anemia diabetes and vitamin deficiencies. Pap smear detects malignancies and cocoa butter does not create a fat face. prayer ends the column with a Christian benediction.
AP reports corporate after tax profits jump from 59.6 billion in 1975 Q1 to 85.5 billion in 1976 Q1. Argus Research calls the rise a profits explosion with forecasts to 110 billion by mid-1977. Labor leaders fear inflation, wage loss, and job security amid 4.5 million workers under major contracts entering renegotiations with major manufacturers and auto firms later this year.
President Ford signed legislation to exempt "custom cutters" who harvest wheat from fingerprinting and Labor Department formalities. The bill, backed by farm advocates and Kansas Farm Bureau, allows combine operators to hire without registering as labor crew chiefs, despite earlier strict interpretations.
Television listings show endless prime time programs across channels with shows like Hogan's Heroes Sesame Street and Gunsmoke interleaved with news and auctions. A measure signed by Ford extends the International Wheat Agreement two years while easing custom harvester rules enabling crews to harvest winter wheat across Texas Oklahoma Kansas Montana and Canada.
CBS and NBC plan drastic counterprogram moves to blunt ABCs fall lineup. CBS targets Nancy Walker Show and lures a male ABC “Welcome Back, Ketter” character to a new series titled Giddoudda Head Horschak. NBC counters with Mr T and Sympathy and other cross overs as it fights ABCs Mr T and Tina.
1045 Cedar Published daily except Sunday and Holidays Ottawa Kansas 66087 Robert B Wellington Editor and Publisher Subscription rates to trade area By mail one month 1 947 three months 5 44 six months 7 37 one year 17 30 Subscription rates outside trade area By mail one month 2 78 three months 7 00 six months 13 29 one year 24 46 Out of state subscribers deduct 4 per cent sales tax.
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