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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1975
Page
1
The Coffeyville Journal argues at current spending the Big Hill Reservoir near Cherryvale will take 16 years more to finish. Initiated in the 1950s and authorized in 1962, costs rise from 4–5 million to 8.5–9 million with inflation, leaving final totals uncertain.
The piece argues Congress stalls with annual hearings and ego inflation as individuals and communities beg at hearings. It also blames the Corps of Engineers for spreading longer projects to keep staff busy, sacrificing efficiency and public savings.
The Kansas Legislature weighs a bill to replace optional black and white photos with mandatory color images on driver licenses, adding 50 cents per person and projecting annual revenue over 325000 dollars. Opponents call the move unnecessary and a thin push for color film and gear.
Effie Low Edward of Richmond questions a Herald captioned piece titled Art in the park showing a painted bench and footprints. She argues publicizing vandalism as art risks encouraging further damage and shows a lapse in judgment regarding public property and city workers.
Letter from Mrs. C H details hypoglycemia concerns, fear of doctors, and requests for balanced care. Dr Thosteson cautions against ignoring symptoms, notes potential misdiagnosis with hypothyroidism or anemia, and suggests evaluation, diet changes, and cautious use of sedatives. A second letter asks about draining vegetable canning liquid, answered: water-soluble vitamins and minerals are lost. minimize water in cooking.
Carole Foreman of the Consumers Federation of America argues that families deserve ample food at the lowest price but farmers must not incur losses. She calls for public awareness, action on middleman profits, and vigorous antitrust enforcement, urging FTC funding and a broad probe. William Bagley introduces the new Commodity Futures Trading Commission and its plan to form an advisory task force including farmers and consumers.
Detroit reports show buyers are choosing smaller cars but adding options at record rates. Air conditioning, power brakes, vinyl tops, larger engines and power windows boost costs and profit margins, with options now common on Chevrolets, Dodges and Fords. Typical compact cars run about $3,300 base, yet with options average around $4,100.
A Blyth Eastman Dillon analysis notes entertainment firms posted record sales and profits in 1974 despite inflation and recession. Motion pictures led gains while high ticket leisure goods sagged. analysts cite growing leisure time and cautious spending as the paradoxical driver. Ski resorts fared well too, but overall box office receipts rose to 1.9 billion dollars, the best since 1946.
A dense list of prime time and daytime TV slots detailing channels, programs, and special features across hours from 5:00 to 12:00. Notable items include Truth or Consequences, Star Trek, Hogan's Heroes, The Beverly Hillbillies, Lucy shows, and sports events like Baseball.KC Royals vs. Oakland A's.
Ottawa Herald publishes daily except Sunday and holidays. Subscription rates vary by trade area and outside markets with monthly, quarterly, semiannual and yearly options. out of state subscribers receive a 3 percent sales tax deduction.
James Lopez of KCET in Los Angeles argues most national public TV programming comes from New York, Boston and Washington due to production expertise and geography. He notes Eastern centers influence national public affairs, with limited impact from other regions.
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