Monumental costs in Kansas public projects criticized
In Ottawa Kansas, Rep. Duane McGill decries high state construction costs saying bids often dwarf private sector prices. He cites University of Kansas Medical Center work and a cap on a Capitol flagpole as examples. Nationally, the Corps of Engineers bids for John Redmond reservoir toilets span 25 000 to 100 000.
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Duane McGill
Kansas House
McGill
University of Kansas Medical Center
State Capitol
Kansas
Capitol
Corps of Engineers
John Redmond Reservoir
Here
Corps
Plains of Kansas
What A Racket! Congress raises pay in automatic plan
The text notes that starting Oct 1 all U S Congress members will receive a pay raise from 44600 to 47000 with a previous 2100 rise last year. The raise is tied to the cost of living index, removing public debate over pay increases and allowing focus on fringe benefits and re election support.
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U. S. Congress
Congress
Varicose Veins Debate With Dr Thesteson
A reader argues against surgery for varicose veins after initially successful injections. The letter notes the appearance of more superficial veins despite treatment and questions medical consensus. The exchange reflects patient concern and physician disagreement on optimal care.
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Dr. Thesteson
Varicose Veins, Diabetes, and Dental Advice from a Reader
Letters discuss optimal varicose vein treatment and root causes, blood sugar readings and borderline diabetes management, tartar prevention and dental hygiene, brain vitamins, aging health, and a prayer excerpt. Notable names include M. R. and Migs L. who seek medical guidance while Dr Thosteson responds with cautions about surgery, fasting readings, and diet.
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Dr. Thesteson
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Food costs dip slightly as ARS notes supply rise
Washington officials say home food costs edged down a bit from midsummer 1975 to June amid larger farm supplies. They compare three model plans plus the Thrift Plan used for food stamps, noting shifts in weekly costs and stamp allotments while stressing the differences are not yet enough to raise coupons nationwide.
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Brian B. King
Associated Press
Washington
Agricultural Research Service
Agriculture Department
ARS
USDA
Television Log and Government Note From Ottawa Daily
Television listings occupy most of the page detailing ABC NBC CBS PBS and other channels with schedule items across time blocks and programs. A concluding government note cites a projected 5 percent retail food price rise for the current year after 8.5 percent jump the prior year and 14.5 percent increases in two years prior, followed by a publisher’s note with rates and mailing details for Ottawa Kansas.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
Understanding It All By John Cunniff AP Analysis
AP Business Analyst John Cunniff argues that seemingly negative economic signals often reflect shifting fundamentals. He cites rising July unemployment with more job seekers reentering the market, savings deposits shifting to checking, modest city government growth, and soaring local expenditures from 48 to 83.4 billion dollars, while the dollar loses purchasing power.
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John Cunniff
AP Business Analyst
NEW York (Ap
Family Hour on TV Faces Hearing in Hollywood
Hollywood lawmakers will hold an oversight hearing on the so called family hour rule with witnesses Norman Lear Gene Roddenberry Bill Cosby and others. The session aims to review FCC compliance and potential impact on production and syndication amid a pending lawsuit challenging the rule.
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Lay Sharbutt
LOS Angeles
House Communications
Adult Film Association
Allan Pearce
Federal Communications Commission
Lionel van Deerlin
D-Calif
FCC
van Deerlin
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