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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1972
Page
2
A special legislative committee in Kansas approved sticking with current tax rules and delaying any final action on the tax lid. It also voted against further extensions of the sales tax to professional services and similar items to avoid fueling election-related controversy.
A committee member notes Congress faces a bill to send large sums to states and localities to cut property taxes and aid cities and states. The aid would be temporary, raise the national debt, or require higher federal taxes. The committee favors waiting for a homegrown solution.
A 30 yearly tuition tax on Evanston Indiana’s 10 000 college students is proposed to fund city services. The piece argues such a tax would provoke hostility and hurt local commerce while overtaxing tax exempt institutions. It notes students also bring spending to town and questions the fairness of taxing them.
A critique of unemployment claims from both Republicans and Democrats. The article argues real labor supply is lower than claimed, noting weak job applicants despite openings at Ottawa employment offices. It claims welfare may deter work and that take home pay undercuts incentives to work.
A reader asks about blastomycosis a rare fungal lung disease. The doctor notes the fungus in soil and inhaled dust can reach lungs, with emphasis on rarity especially in women and a recent lung surgery context.
A reader discusses a fungal infection affecting lungs and skin, noting sunken details about symptoms and X ray similarities to TB, plus treatment options. The column includes doctors answering questions on cortisone with ulcers, aspirin use with gout medications, and a teenager’s removable extra nipple, ending with a prayer and scriptural verse.
Stanton Missouri AP reports Meramec Caverns hosts St. Louis Cardinals and another team’s players with pictures of both squads on display. Cave manager Bob Hudson notes the display as strong co existence between the teams.
Kansas voters swung against incumbents in the Aug 1 primary as 13 county attorney incumbents faced opposition. only three won nominations. Notable defeats include Johnson County leader Jim Wheeler and Kearny County’s Ted Morgan. The survey notes reduced opposition for November with about 59 incumbents likely to be unopposed and 23 new county attorneys to take office without a primary or general election battle.
Aspen residents staged a locally produced mock soap The Edge of Ajax for Grass-Roots Network. The eight 15 minute episodes, shot over weeks, used town figures and sites from Aspen including Old Billy Lance and Eleanor, Felicia Wheeler, and Sun and Rain Dogsled and Mining Co. The project aimed to boost support and funding for the cable operation.
A dense broadcast grid lists dozens of programs across channels with times from 5:00 pm to 2:15 am. Notable items include Sesame Street, Hogan's Heroes, The Tonight Show, CBS and NBC specials, Olympic coverage, and classic dramas like Masterpiece Theatre and The Saint. Names mentioned include Roy Wilkins, Dick Cavett, and Royals vs Brewers baseball.
Washington AP. USDA figures show white corn acreage this year at 450,000, less than half 1.1 million in 1971, prompting expectations of higher prices later in the year. Officials note 1971 white corn production was 81.3 million bushels and uncertain in context. White corn, used in cereals and foods, sometimes commands price advantages.
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