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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1974
Page
1
Editorial note from the Ottawa Herald on Wednesday December 11 1974. Page two discusses community issues, policy outlooks, and civic concerns with opinionated commentary reflecting the newspaper’s stance at mid-1970s.
The piece argues inflation strains state revenues, urging tax reform or service cuts. It contends government grows costlier while taxpayers face higher deductions. It calls for waste reduction and cost cutting as a concrete remedy, as a practical Christmas gift.
In a December 5 fire, Ward Manor, a historic dormitory once tied to Ottawa University, was burned by its new owner after sale for repairs. The author Tony Holland calls for accountability from Ottawa University, the Franklin County Historical Society, and city officials, questioning preservation, notice, and handling of the property.
A reader reports lasting skin redness and reduced tanning after severe burns from a sunlamp about 15 years ago. Dr Thosteson notes possible permanent damage to melanocyte-containing layers, advises discontinuing sun worship, and recommends protective lotions with sunscreen, especially containing para-aminobenzoic acid, reapplied after perspiration or swimming. Quick-tan lotions may stain skin with no proven harm, used in summer only. The piece also includes brief notes on breastfeeding induction and a prayer.
New York AP reports two looming crises hit corporate suites on the heels of 1960s excesses. Prof. Eugene Jennings of Michigan State warns a smaller recession-driven purge targets middle managers while a larger, longer storm threatens presidents and chairmen as firms confront tighter constraints and a lack of imaginative leadership.
Washington AP reports the 1974 wheat crop is valued by farmers at more than 7.7 billion dollars, aided by a 4.32 dollar per bushel average price. Production at about 1.8 billion bushels trails earlier USDA hopes due to poor weather, with Kansas yields dropping to 319 million bushels.
A dense list of TV programs and time slots from a historical schedule including Truth or Consequences, News, Star Trek, Hogan's Heroes, Beverly Hillbillies, Andy Williams, The Tonight-style specials, sports events, and various dramas. The entries mix network air times with show titles and parenthetical markers, reflecting a chaotic guide page.
The Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service reports the 1974 wheat crop at 319 million bushels and about 1.29 billion dollars, making it the second largest in both bushels and value behind 1973’s record output. The 1972 crop was 314.9 million bushels valued at 529 million dollars.
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