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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1975
Page
2
Ottawa Herald critiques how price figures mislead shoppers and notes a Kansas utility reporting a $7.7 million fuel cost rise in the first quarter, while revenues increased by $11.5 million. The piece argues such discrepancies fuel calls for rate adjustments and exposes hidden financial realities.
The speaker notes a 5.5 percent raise for federal officials on August 1 1975, calculating annual gains for lawmakers and the VP against a lower wage worker. They argue inflation skews perceived fairness as everyone struggles to keep up while household costs rise.
Lawmakers explore deducting charitable gifts from donated Congressional Record copies. IRS approves but authors argue records, funded by taxpayers, belong to the people. GPO supplies bound sets to members and staff. total cost cited as about $2 million yearly.
A 13 year old girl asks Dr Thosteson for guidance on her ideal weight at five feet four inches tall. She lists a weight of 124 pounds and measurements 33-24-33 and asks whether she should lose weight.
Dr Thosteson advises a healthy approach to weight for a girl around age and height 115 pounds with normal clothing. He emphasizes not dieting without health reasons, adequate exercise and sleep, and limiting snacks, noting weight can vary with development and usually stabilizes in a few years.
TV grid lists daytime to late night programs across networks with shows like Sesame Street News and The Beverly Hillbillies. It notes prime time movies, sports events, and specials including NBCs Mary Jane Grows Up Marijuana in the 70s and Masterpiece Theatre Upstairs Downstairs conclusion.
Washington AP reports farm prices rose 3 percent in the May to July period, marking a fourth straight monthly gain and the highest level since 1974. Hogs, wheat, potatoes, cotton, milk and soybeans led the advance while cattle dipped. Wheat reached 3.33 a bushel and corn 2.72, with soybeans at 5.27. Exports to the Soviet Union in July totaled 154 million bushels of wheat, 177 million of corn, and 51 million of barley. full-year 1975-76 exports expected near 1.2 billion bushels for both wheat and corn. Officials forecast record wheat and corn crops, with updates due Aug 1.
In New York AP reports rising inflation to 9.6 percent in June sparks fears of recovery disruption and political consequences. Analysts warn continued price hikes could escalate economic strain, with Ford policies and grain sales to the Soviet Union cited as contributing factors. Major firms raise flour prices, while economists speculate on retaliation against vendors and possible antitrust action.
Ottawa Herald details subscription prices for trade area and out of state readers. Rates listed include one month to one year options with tax notes and a note about Associated Press news use.
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