18 Feb 1972
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1972
Page
1
The Kansas Legislature approved a 320 million bond program to fund freeway construction from current revenues. Aiming for 40 million yearly, the plan seeks federal matching funds to expand road spending. Without new revenues, cities and counties may face cuts, and future gasoline tax increases are likely to pay for the program.
After House approval a gambling amendment moves to the Senate. Proponents say enough votes exist to pass, replacing the ban with a provision letting the Legislature regulate and tax gambling from bingo to horse racing and a state lottery, contingent on voter approval. The issue tests public trust in lawmakers to shape future gambling rules.
Leonard L Meyers of 605 E 15th warns that Paul Damron seeks to amend the citys zoning ordinance to allow religious educational philanthropic hospitals funeral parlors signs and accessory buildings on residential lots This could bring such structures to any residential property in Ottawa Meyers urges residents to attend the City Planning Commission meeting on March 7 at 7 00 p m to protest the proposal.
A 65 year old man with a nerve ear problem asks if hearing aids are worth the cost. He experiences trouble catching certain words and must keep quiet much of the time, causing frustration.
A reader weighs doctor and hearing-aid advice on whether to buy a hearing aid. Experts say aids amplify sound and may help tone-specific deafness, with practice required. Try a firm’s fitting test before deciding.
The New York Film Critics pick A Clockwork Orange as best film of 1971. Jane Fonda named best actress for Klute.
Three no-fault auto plans have been offered in the Kansas legislature with two tabled in the House Insurance Committee. A two-thirds vote could resurrect either tabled bill, or another measure might be amended before the session ends in three weeks. The public debate centers on the Florida-style threshold and potential rate effects, with critics noting no plan guarantees lower premiums but may speed claims and better allocate funds.
long list of 1960s 1970s era programs across days with multiple time slots and channels. entries include News Weather Sports Hogan's Heroes Lassie Gunsmoke Here's Lucy Sonny and Cher Tonight The Priest's Wife The Chase The Nutty Professor and many more in a sprawling grid.
New York AP Flip Wilson aims to lift guest talent on The Flip Wilson Show NBC Thursday nights. This week features Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara whose sketch about a computer date and a prize fighters bit showcase sharpened satire on understanding across cultures. Also notes Robin Strasser leaving Another World and audience reaction.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for trade area and outside, with monthly and annual options. Includes carrier and sales tax details and notes editor Robert B. Wellington. Associated Press rights stated for local and AP dispatches.
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