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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1977
Page
1
Page Two Editorial notes Rep. Dan Glickman failed to win federal funds for gasohol research. It argues Kansas should lead, citing Nebraska's 1.8 million miles of testing with corn alcohol and statements from William Scheller that the work is ready for action.
Minnesota farmers discuss a $23 million distillery aiming to produce 20 million gallons of grain alcohol annually. The plan would blend nine parts gasoline to one part corn, generating a high quality livestock feed. The project hinges on a mixing facility and a network of filling stations to sell the fuel amid petroleum shortages.
The piece argues that proposals in Washington to replace mortgage and property tax deductions with a partial tax credit would raise taxes on homeowners and renters alike. It contends removing these deductions shifts costs, harming those unable to own homes, and criticizes broader spending without higher taxes.
AP reports Chicago's Second City plans a half hour weekly TV comedy series titled Second City T.V. The program will film 26 shows and air in 43 markets, excluding New York where it starts in October. Produced by Bernard Shalin the show parodies every TV form with seven performer writers from the troupe and one Toronto unit.
Programs include MacNamara's Band and Life Goes to the Movies with stars such as John Bynar and Henry Fonda. Washington AP reports Alaska paid farm workers average $4.86 per hour, highest in the continental U.S., with 830 workers, while California averaged $3.50 and Hawaii $4.32. national average $2.77.
Dear Dr Thosteson discusses ichthyosis treatment options including daily warm soaks, plain vaseline and night dressings, plus propylene glycol solutions. Also covered are allergic eye makeup risks with brand options and a plea for safer products, plus other reader queries on nosebleeds nails and spider veins.
The AP reports Wall Street reactions to recession fears as Dow Jones sinks to a 20 month low while signposts of growth mix with caution. Analysts note mixed data includingJuly employment dip and slow production against strong auto sales and rising housing starts.
Cedar published daily except Sunday and Holidays in Ottawa Kansas with subscription rates for trade area and outside areas, by mail pricing for 1 month to 1 year, plus out of state subscribers facing a 3 percent sales tax deduction. The paper notes Associated Press use of local news and dispatches.
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