11 Feb 1972
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1972
Page
1
In Kandil the Kansas Democratic Information Digest argues it is time to stop bungling and begin reform. It notes inequities in taxation, property taxes spiraling beyond reason, and Kansas taxpayers fed up with public officials who would rather slap regressive taxes than reform the tax structure.
Gov Robert Docking presents ideas for tax reform including eliminating the federal income tax deduction for corporations raising bank inactive funds interest and expanding the sales tax. He says the plan would lift business costs while the administration seeks an extra 30 million dollars to operate and cites a 7,000 rise in state payroll under his tenure.
The Lawrence article argues city tax issues arise from annexing 1780 acres including a large KP&L generating plant. If taxed to the city, KP&L would owe about 650000 more annually, prompting fears of a rate surcharge to Lawrence customers and cross subsidization of municipal costs. The piece critiques reliance on property tax as unfair and complex.
A former Ottawa reader explains his six week stay at Ransom Memorial Hospital ended with excellent treatment. He urges Franklin County residents to support the hospital and keep its work strong in the community.
A 23 year old man asks for genetics guidance after being born without his left arm. He recalls doctors mentioning possible in utero disruption or cord position as the cause and seeks expert explanation about mutations and inherited risk.
This letter column offers guidance on genetic risk and counseling for potential children, asthma and climate adaptation in Colorado, mildew and indoor air quality, and practical medical cautions. It stresses seeking expert genetic counseling, individual climate testing, ventilation, and humidity control to reduce health risks.
A prayer quotes Luke 9 23 and lists a chaotic TV schedule with prayers and many shows credited as c and numbers, blending religious text with scattered program timings and titles from multiple decades.
A sprawling broadcast log lists hundreds of shows with times and channels from early TV history. Entries include Globetrotters, Pink Panther, Bewitched, Jetsons, Perry Mason, Bonanza, Cleopatra, Gunsmoke style movies, news blocks, sports, children’s programs, and religious programs, spanning morning to late night across multiple networks. The list emphasizes a wide mix of cartoons, dramas, game shows, opera, sports, and educational fare, reflecting a busy weekend or seasonal grid.
Washington AP Farmers rely on direct hiring for seasonal labor rather than middlemen across 15,200 farms. ERS economist Walter E. Sellers Jr notes two thirds hire most seasonal workers directly, with tobacco farms at 88 percent and other field crops 85 percent. Cash grain and livestock farms favor contracts.
In Miami Beach AFL CIO officials denounce compulsory arbitration as a threat to union and management flexibility. They warn it would enforce government dictated wages and productivity, jeopardize dock strike settlements, and pave way for broad limits on strikes in transportation and related industries.
NBC airs two hours of Winter Olympics action with top sports stars skimming ice and snow While viewers also see CBS and ABC programming including A Streetcar Named Desire and a mix of detective and legal dramas Longstreet and Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law, offer light entertainment with character focus and procedural twists Owen Marshall, played by Arthur Hill, defends a client despite gaps in alibi and a perceived romance subplot The piece notes the shared creator David Victor as executive producer for both ABC series The coverage contrasts live sports drama with classic film and TV fare Highlighting the shows’ emphasis on interpersonal dynamics and legal theatrics.
The Agriculture Department offers a quiz on world wheat production with rankings. The Soviet Union led with nearly 2. billion bushels last year, followed by India and Red China in the top ranks.
Ottawa Herald outlines daily publication details with editor Robert B. Wellington and pricing for trade area and out of state subscribers. Rates include monthly quarterly half yearly and yearly options with sales tax adjustments and carrier delivery notes.
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