24 Feb 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1979
Page
1
Southeast Kansas notes Rep. Robert Whittaker sent 180,000 district newsletters at bulk rate costs over 15000 dollars with plans for three annual mailings funded by taxpayers. The piece contrasts tax cut talk with government spending and cites other regional fiscal tidbits and light community items.
The House voted to phase out the personal property tax on merchants inventories and livestock over five years with a higher local ad valorem tax reduction to offset revenue loss. A public utilities construction approval bill for KC County before starting new plants was approved. The coal slurry pipeline was voted down in committee, railroads agreed to allow passage under lines, nullifying the bill. A 45 day grace period for truck tag renewals was passed with enforcement beginning February 15. The House failed to override the Governor’s spending lid. Contact Jim Allen at the State Capitol Topeka Kansas 66612 or (913) 296-7684 weekdays or (913) 242-2503 weekends.
A humorous look at midwestern weather gloom and social awkwardness, offering quirky facts to spark conversation. Highlights include a halibut’s growth twist, parachute spread, Priestly’s 1774 oxygen discovery, and language quirks, framed as party trivia amid a harsh winter.
Roderick Turnbull surveys how world markets shift for U S farm goods. He outlines buyers by region, cites Japan and Germany as top buyers, notes growing demand in developing nations and centrally planned economies, and explains factors shaping future export volumes and product quality needs.
A reader describes family stroke history and high readings 190/90 and 194/100, asks if medication is needed and if such pressures are normal for a 59-year-old. The letter expresses significant worry about hypertension and seeks medical guidance.
A reader asks if ovarian cysts can be treated without removing ovaries. Dr. Ruble cites aporoscopy as a method to remove tiny slivers from each ovary, potentially resolving cysts in younger women. The second query warns about rebound congestion from nosedrop decongestants and suggests alternatives and a nasal structure exam.
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