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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1977
Page
1
Ottawa Herald notes pre Christmas tax bills include a detailed levy sheet from cemetery districts to state property taxes. It highlights mill levies for education as the largest single tax component and questions future education funding as demands increase.
The piece notes school costs are mostly salaries and that property taxes fund education. It argues for more state aid, citing a Kansas budget surplus and receipts $32 million higher than expected. The tone contrasts state fiscal strength with local tax burdens.
Washington debates fresh disclosures about South Korea and CIA activities. Reports claim plans to fund journalists and politicians, back a New York newspaper, and curry favor with Congress through trips, parties, and cash. Both sides allegedly funded by American taxpayers.
AP Farm Writer Don Kendall reports a pilot project by the Agriculture Department to mail price outlook newsletters to 1,000 farmers in Kansas and Oklahoma. Initial reception appears fairly good, with 20 to 30 percent returning opt in forms. future issues will cover wheat, feed grains, and livestock, with expansion to Iowa and Indiana planned pending a year end review.
NBC premieres an anthology series based on types from Michael Medved and David Wallechinsky’s book about Pacific Palisades High School graduates. The title sold for 200000. Universal planned a feature, but the project shifted to TV with fictional stories, ending on a hopeful note.
TV tonight features Annette OToole in a dramatic story about a high school icon whose past threatens her new life after marriage. Tim Matheson stars as her husband, with several classic episodes and specials from The Waltones, Forsyte Saga, and Heisman Trophy awards on the schedule.
A reader asks Dr Thosteson how to tell if potassium supplementation is needed after experiencing leg pains. The letter from Mrs R requests guidance on recognizing potassium deficiency and potential steps to address it.
Readers write about vitamin and mineral myths, stressing that only blood tests reveal true imbalances. Articles advise caution with supplements, note potassium issues from diuretics, discuss nail fungus treatment options, calcium from dairy, and a recto vaginal fistula as a possible cause of vaginal air. Medical guidance emphasizes individual assessment and professional verification.
Cedar published daily except Sunday and holidays in Ottawa Kansas. Editor and Publisher is Robert B Wellington. Subscription rates vary by trade area with local tax applied. By mail one month 1.96, three months 5.36, six months 9.37, one year 17.30. Outside trade area one month 2.78, three months 13.29, one year 324.46. Out of state deduct 3 percent sales tax. Associated Press rights noted.
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