14 Dec 1972
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1972
Page
1
Kansas Senate president pro tem Robert Bennett and House Speaker Pete McGill urged lobbyists to close hospitality rooms in the coming session citing concerns over the open alcohol and snacks creating a questionable image. A major lobbying group said it would comply.
The piece argues lobbying may improve image while continuing in private, warns voters shape representation, and notes rising distribution costs in the food economy. It cites freight, rail, and trucking shifts, and mentions a Teamsters wage plan for a 25 hour week at 40 hour pay, implying higher food prices.
A Parsons Sun front page reports a Kansas Army Ammunition Plant cost control goal of 420,600 exceeded by 354 percent, with reductions at 1,489,632. Awards for saving money were given to key personnel as the plant, run by a private contractor, surpassed Army goals set by Ammunition Procurement and Supply Agency Joliet Illinois. The piece questions Pentagon efficiency by comparing private operation gains to military budgeting.
A letter from a concerned reader complains that employees misattribute minor urinary infections to drafts. The writer disputes the idea that drafts directly cause these infections and seeks clarification from the doctor.
A column gathers reader questions on urinary infections and other medical myths. Readers challenge the drafts theory, ask about E. coli, urine versus blood sugar tests, bronchiectasis postural drainage, birth control, hereditary arthritis, and a Christmas prayer.
Harris Enterprises reports 1973 car assessments rise from 1972 values under the state manual. Personal property tax in November will be 30 percent of fair market value. Value uses blue book figures and January 1, 1973 estimates, per Harold Rohmiller. Washington AP The Nixon administration plans to cut next year’s farm grain storage loan program by 75 percent to save about 100 million dollars. USDA tightens rules on loans for grain bins and drying equipment, effective next July 1.
ASCS reforms cut farm loan maximum to 25 000 and ban sealed silo loans amid easing grain storage need despite multi decade growth. For 1972 3 loans, total surpassed prior year with storage capacity rising to 251.2 million bushels, while 1973 74 outlook expects 25 to 30 million dollars in loans.
A compact collage notes Gulf Stream power, history of the White House Christmas tree, a tiny South American dialect, and language breadth. It cites figures on daily human activity and ends with practical kitchen advice and humor from Indiana writer Don Herold.
Daily Ottawa Kansas TV log lists numerous programs from News and Sesame Street to classic films and talk shows. Highlights include The Glenn Miller Story movie, Singers Dalton Humperdinck, Beverly Hillbillies and Tonight shows with Carson Cavett and Parker.
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