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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1975
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald notes President's $2 billion highway aid to states is a matching program. Fort Scott received $10,000 more from federal dollars, totaling $14,000, toward a $55,000 Tourist Information Center to be built in the historic center, with a chamber of commerce tenancy. Community leaders launch a fundraising drive to cover the remainder.
In Osawatomie representatives from three Kansas counties discussed applying for Title XX social services funds. The federal program offers 2.5 billion dollars nationwide on a matching basis, with Kansas receiving 8.5 million. Local agencies must provide 25 cents for each federal dollar, creating future maintenance costs for taxpayers alongside initial funding.
A 25 year old hospitalized patient asks Dr Thosteson to explain pancreatitis. He wonders why the condition causes sudden breathlessness and seeks clear information on risks and usual problems associated with the attack.
Dr Thosteson explains pancreatitis causes including gall bladder disease and alcohol, symptoms, and complications such as diabetes risk. He also tackles claw nail deformities from ill fitting shoes, glycosuria versus renal glycosuria, and urges tests for diabetes. Includes a prayer fragment.
A comprehensive TV schedule lists numerous programs across channels with times and repeats. It shows classics like Sesame Street Water World and The Tonight lineup including News, Sports, Movies and specials spanning morning to late night.
New CBS TV special titled Danny Kayes Look In at the Metropolitan Opera aims to teach children about opera. Kaye sings jokes and involves opera stars Beverly Sills and James Morris, offering behind the scenes explanations on how opera works and how to enjoy a performance.
New York AP reports the American consumer resists aggressive marketing as retailers face trouble from giants like Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. and W. T. Grant Co. Purchases slow, savings rise, and bond sales remain strong while Detroit automakers cut losses amid rebated sales. Consumers demand value, complicating promotions and slowing the economy.
AP reports April 1 Agriculture Department data indicate farmers retained 638.3 million bushels of wheat in all storage positions, up 17 percent from a year ago though the spring stockpile is the second smallest since 1952. Farm wheat stocks totaled 250 million bushels, about 40 percent of the U.S. supply, up 38 percent from last year, reflecting market expectations ahead of 1975 harvests.
Farm Roundup notes a fall wheat price above $5 a bushel then about $3.60 by mid April. USDA projects a similar wheat reserve for 1974 but sees potential for a record 1975 harvest with normal weather. Corn stocks, holdings, and exports show declines. soybeans, barley, oats, and sorghum also fall, while farm exports for the year run over $15 billion.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for local and out of area readers, with monthly, quarterly, semiannual and yearly options. It notes tax rules, out of state tax deduction, and AP use rights and credits Wellington as editor and publisher.
Statement invites participation in informal discussions on Sundays at 2:00 p.m. at 1115 Main Street in Ottawa. Includes contact phone number 913 242 7039. Mentions a religious tone about living honorably and following teachings.
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