12 Apr 1976
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1976
Page
1
In Topeka the current Kansas Legislature is accused of arrogance and selfishness over taxes. Governor Bennett and lawmakers allegedly fixed a property tax rise to maintain current services for school districts cities and counties. Sales tax talk remained confined to back rooms as the burden shifted to local governments.
The piece argues that raising state income taxes is needed to curb rising property taxes and support cities counties and schools. It warns that without federal revenue sharing and bold action, local finances will worsen, and notes there has been little courage from Topeka in recent years.
Kansas City school board plans to demote 200 administrators and fire 400 teachers amid budget strains and union pay pressures. The board president asserts education quality will rise, while critics question system size and management. Taxpayers seek clarity on how a leaner staff can improve results.
In a reader exchange Dr Thosteson weighs pierced ears for a 13 year old, suggesting letting her proceed with supervision. The column also covers iron supplements for children, corns on summer feet, sugar and love, lying after meals, copper pipes and drinking water, plus a closing prayer and Bible verse.
A dense TV guide lists programs and time slots across channels including Hogan's Heroes Sesame Street Early Show Zoom Family Affair Leave It To Beaver Brady Bunch Gomer Pyle USMC News and varied segments like Concentration World Religion Sports and Weather with notes on specials titles and durations for the day.
The Ottawa Herald details subscription rates for trade area and out of state readers with monthly and yearly options. It also lists staff names and a programming guide with TV shows and times including frequently referenced programs and schedules.
AP analysis notes total government spend surpassing 500 billion annually, with outlays far higher than 1940 and 1902 figures. Economist Roland McKean argues public goods often underperform, urging continuous scrutiny of tariffs, welfare, defense, housing and regulatory programs as consumer concerns extend to government products.
Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz arrives in New Zealand on a 20 day global tour to bolster American farm support for freer trade and reduced government intervention. He will press for greater access to markets in Europe and discuss tariffs and barriers with New Zealand and Australia. Buffalo history noted as a contextual aside.
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