13 Feb 1976
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1976
Page
1
Ottawa editorial argues Gov Bennett should not fund roads by raising trucking fees. It contends trucks already pay for road use and that surplus state funds should cover urgent needs, avoiding six months to a year of higher taxes. It labels the profit use argument discriminatory and urges immediate action.
A local politics student notes elected officials focus first on locating the rest room and then on re election. The piece argues campaign law favors incumbents, cites increased paid trips home and flowery literature, and recalls a Supreme Court rebuke with little reform progress due to insiders resisting change.
AP Business analysis shows 159 municipalities earned Standard & Poor’s AAA ratings in the last 20 months, aided by the Municipal Bond Insurance Association. Simi Valley Smithtown Wayne County and others benefited from lower interest costs via insured bonds. About half of applications are rejected by John Butler’s service and 25 percent by the consortium.
AP Farm Writer Don Kendall reports USDA pitched a voluntary action plan to cleaner grain inspection with tighter audits and weigh facility improvements. Congress plans mandatory reform as GAO probes loom. officials foresee indictments and possible port closures if abuses continue.
A long time resident who lived above 5,000 feet for a decade and then at 2,000 feet for 20 years reports getting ill on the second day after returning to higher altitude. The question asks for prevention strategies for altitude illness during visits.
Reader asks about visiting at high altitude despite stomach sickness and color loss. Doctor discusses hypoxia symptoms around 5000 feet, age effects, anemia, emphysema, and advises cautious planning, possible gradual ascent, and blood tests. Also includes a weight inquiry for a 13-year-old girl at five feet, answered with an average weight of 109 pounds, followed by a prayer and a Bible verse.
A PBS style jazz showcase titled Down Beat The 1975 Reader's Poll Awards airs on public television. Co-hosted by Quincy Jones and Chick Corea, the program features individual performances by jazz stars like Freddie Hubbard and George Benson without plaques or speeches, produced by WTTW Chicago.
A dense TV grid lists 5:00 to 12:00 schedules with numerous shows across channels including News, Movies, sports, and children’s programs. Notable items include Hogan's Heroes Sesame Street The Yaking of Pelham One Two Three The Paleface Mystery lineups and Winter Olympic coverage with multiple sports programs and talk/variety shows across the day.
Subscription rates listed for trade area and outside area with monthly and yearly options. Out of state subscribers charged 3 percent sales tax. editor Robert B. Wellington notes AP affiliation and exclusive use of local news dispatches.
A notice invites participation in Bohawiah informal discussions at 7 30 p m Sundays. Location listed as 1342 S Olive Ottawa with a contact phone number (913) 242 7039. The message emphasizes unity and harmony through theManifestation's teachings.
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