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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1972
Page
2
Editorial from Ottawa Herald questions taxing revenue from community fund-raisers. It recalls a La Cygne incident where a state tax collector demanded sales tax and threatened audits, prompting Topeka officials to request only recent events’ tax due. The Osawatomie Graphic questions fairness and past exemptions.
The Republican National Convention in Miami Beach is expected to feature a major protest by left wing groups. Officials prepare to handle disturbances as TV cameras likely focus on younger demonstrators with long hair. The piece cites Vietnam war dissent and economic woes as key factors.
The Democratic National Committee met to approve George McGovern’s vice presidential pick while confronting a $9.3 million debt, largely from 1968. A $2 million telethon helped, but delegates were asked to pay $98 each and associates could buy $1,000 delegate titles for party privileges, amid broader dissent and funding questions.
A 12 year old girl has suffered carsickness since age six. Her doctor expects eventual outgrowing, but current medication induces sleep. The parent worries about emotional impacts as the child refuses class trips and car rides despite invitations.
A reader suggests tiny doses of sedatives and alternative methods for motion sickness while another asks about emphysema and two serious diseases. The doctor explains emphysema as a non curable but manageable lung condition and answers questions on sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis, noting prevalence, inheritance, and ongoing research progress.
A dense archival listing of television programming across hours from early evening through the night. It catalogs show titles, network blocks, sports and movie slots, game shows, educational programs, cartoons, and news blocks with numerous program titles and channel references.
In a shift seen in 1972, tax-exempt bond funds grew to 1.75 billion as mutual funds faced cash-ins. Bonds offer tax-free income and stability, attracting conservative investors, with yields equivalent to higher taxed securities. Tax laws remain the key advantage, though officials debate potential repeal. Municipalities rely on exemptions to fund projects amid strained finances.
Miami detectives reopen the July 6 1954 murder of Judith Ann Roberta after new leads from a sex crime investigation. A suspect, held in another state, is linked to the case and police report a past remark about killing a child.
Treasury official Edwin Cohen says no decision yet on proposing a national VAT and Nixon would have final word if it comes. Democrats accuse administration of shifting tax burden, while the White House refers to intergovernmental council for guidance after the election. Cohen notes possible credits to offset consumer impact and suggests VAT could be proportional through family credits or varying rates on essentials and luxuries.
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