22 Dec 1970
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1970
Page
1
Kansas City voters approved doubling the earnings tax to 2 percent, raising an estimated 15 million dollars annually. Promoters campaigned on crime fears, pledging 350 more police, 4,000 more streetlights, and higher pay, as crime rates in the city worsened. Critics warn the tax could deter business and drive high income residents to the suburbs, harming long term growth.
A young Kansas senator announced plans to introduce a bond financing plan for a crash highway building program in the next Legislature. The Kansas Chamber of Commerce findings show 77 percent support revenue bonds for highways, urging action to meet needs, save lives, and boost the state's industrial potential.
A reader addresses Dr Thosteson about itching in older people and the recommendation of bath oils. The writer tried a sample in bath water once but found the tub became dangerously slippery.
The article advises applying bath oil after bathing to soften skin and retain moisture, notes tub slip hazards and suggests mats and grab bars for safety. It includes letters about Parkinsons treatment with L-dopa, diabetes links to stress and heart disease, and mild guidance on alcohol and arthritis, ending with a Christmas prayer snippet.
A Kansas lawyer says the state supreme court is not radical but strict in outlook while defenders claim the court could be innovative if given the chance. They note slow change in the high court’s approach and describe the court as the ultimate path to justice for few, with only about ten percent of state cases reaching it and roughly 40 percent of those cases proceeding to review.
The Kansas Supreme Court, all seven Republicans, face questions about conflicts of interest through disclosed financial holdings and calls for higher pay. Critics say judicial independence may be compromised while lawmakers control raises and court structure.
Trenton Missouri notes former football coach Mark Whiteaker who, after leaving coaching, raises canaries. His Gloster Fancy won best of breed at Chicago’s National Cage Bird Exhibition and placed high in show rankings including Fort Worth and St. Louis. He uses methodical breeding, records, and plans a Gloster breeders association charter with Harold Schamann.
A dense listing of TV programs across channels with times and titles from 5:00 to 12:05 including News Weather Editorial Petticoat Junction Green Acres The Journey of Robert V Kennedy White Christmas To Rome With Love CBS News Special Marcus Welby Dinah Shore Romper Room Beverly Hillbillies Concentration Family Affair Peyton Place Hollywood Squares That Girl The Tonight Show and many more.
Ottawa Herald rates list subscription prices for trade area and outside area with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options. Editorial note credits Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher and states AP news use rights. publication mentions tax rules and out of state deductions.
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