25 Feb 1976
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1976
Page
1
United states governors meet in Washington to press Congress for renewal of revenue sharing beyond this year. They argue the federal government is too large yet plead for funds, while President Ford promises efforts to extend revenue sharing and ease federal strings for states. The issue is politically sensitive in an election year.
On Wednesday February 25 1976 debates rise over whether sending federal tax dollars back to states cities and counties is good budgeting Some members warn the program worsens deficits while states show surpluses Kansas cited One year extension is discussed amid fears the policy increases national debt and shifts risk to local governments as Congress weighs the plan.
The Kansas governor urges trimming Forestry Fish and Game staff by 45 next year as inflation outpaces fees. He proposes either higher fishing and hunting licenses or scrapping the state fish and game program, arguing a treasury surplus supports restructuring amid calls for future public office.
A reader asks Dr Thesteson if psoriasis is contagious, whether it can spread to the face or body, and what treatments or home remedies might help scalp itching. She notes scalp itching and ineffective shampoos and seeks practical guidance.
Medical guidance discusses psoriasis causes treatments and the role of dermatology. A reader asks about a jaw dislocation after yawning, with a physician explaining likely causes and the difference from tetanus.
AP television writer Jay Sharbutt riffs on television overload and awards coverage. He mocks anchors from Cronkite to Reasoner, jokes about Ali fights on CBS, and notes vivid TV moments from commercials to dog food ads and award shows.
Ford wins 51 percent with 54,051 to 52,706 for Reagan as Carter leads Democrats in New Hampshire. Udall Bayh Harris Shriver Humphrey win notable shares while Carter emerges as Democratic frontrunner. Reagan touts victory rhetoric despite narrow GOP win amid a 91 primary path to June.
The Agriculture Department set higher 1976 target prices and loan rates for cotton and major grains, reinstituting a soybean loan at 2.50 per bushel. Wheat 2.29, corn 1.57, sorghum 1.49, barley 1.28, cotton 43.2 cents per lb. Loans rise about 9.5 to 13.6 percent while the 7.2 percent interest rate remains. The changes reflect cost increases and, for soybeans, foreign production factors. The bulletin also notes weather impacts on winter wheat in the southern and central Great Plains with a major storm affecting soils and mixed results across Texas and other states.
Channel lineup across ABC NBC CBS PBS and independent stations lists programs from News to The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case and Mary Hartman Mary Hartman. It notes channel blocks for prime time sitcoms dramas movies and educational shows with several cross-refs to CBS ABC NBC and PBS.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details and subscription rates for trade area and outside areas. Rates show one month to one year options with tax notes and a 3 percent tax deduction for out of state subscribers. The paper carries Associated Press news and local content.
Walter McNerney of the Blue Cross Association argues billions are wasted by scattered health research. He urges a holistic, coordinated attack focusing on environment lifestyle and culture to tackle major ailments and occupational hazards, noting $15 billion annual costs from hazards.
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