10 Feb 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1979
Page
1
Snow and ice reveal potholes as thaw continues and strain hits streets and budgets. Tax burdens grow with state and federal rates, while shoppers brace for hidden levies. A reader notes Ottawa’s first baby of 1979, Kimberly McNally, honors merchants for their generosity.
A humorous column imagines bark ing frogs from the Southwest, discovered by Otto, as pets that could replace dogs and cats. It jokes about their size the frog’s bark like a dog and the unlikely idea of training them for home protection while noting pet rocks once captivated the public.
Kansas City board of trade analysis notes January government reports show corn at 7,082 million bushels with carry over modestly higher. Wheat stocks drop 18 percent while soybeans rise to 1,377 million bushels. Farmers plan higher corn and soybean acreages, with overall feed grain seeding down 1.2 percent as 1979 planting intentions firm.
A reader asks how kidneys influence high blood pressure and what renin level means. Explain that kidneys regulate blood pressure via fluid balance and hormonal pathways, including the renin angiotensin system. A high renin level may indicate renovascular disease or secondary hypertension and guides testing to assess kidney function and causes.
The column explains how kidneys control renin to regulate blood pressure and how renal hypertension occurs when kidneys overproduce renin. It notes variability with posture, tests to locate diseased kidneys, and the need for strong meds under supervision if kidneys drive high blood pressure.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices by mail for trade area and out of state readers, with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual rates. Tax guidance notes sales tax difference by area and a note on Associated Press content rights.
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