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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1975
Page
1
The Kansas governor-elect, Robert Bennett, favors increased state aid to cities, counties, and schools over tax cuts. With unemployment rising and inflation, he warns that state revenues are uncertain and government costs are growing, making revenue essential to cover expenses.
Uncle Sam in Congress pursues many reforms from air quality to car inspections and bridge rules, increasing state burdens. Kansas has a cash basis law, forcing budget discipline. Some call it silly, yet it has shielded Kansas from widespread state economic woes. Bennett’s philosophy is sound and fiscally prudent.
The Associated Press reports AT&T has asked the FCC for a 7.2 percent increase on interstate phone calls. A top official said price rises are not popular though the proposal would gross 717 million dollars and net 433 million after taxes. The rate proposal reportedly spans about 8000 pages and the FCC is expected to adjust the request downward.
A correspondent notes relatives use Ketostix to test others as they discuss low carbohydrate diets. They concede adapting to quiet down the mother in law, who now fears illness. The letter argues ketones are organic acids from inadequate carbohydrate burning.
A reader reports a purple Ketostix result while claiming good health and a low carbohydrate diet. Doctor guidance suggests rechecking with professional urine tests and adjusting diet for accurate assessment.
Washington reports that exports of beef tongues beef livers and pork offal have grown but face slowdowns from reduced hog and sheep slaughter and European restrictions. Europe buys most demand led by France with Britain Mexico West Germany and the Netherlands also handling key volumes.
A dense OCR style listing TV slots by time and channel from a historical schedule. It names programs such as Truth Or Consequences Sesame Street The Rough Guide to various shows including News Zoom Hogan's Heroes Perry Mason and Mystery Night Gallery with films like The Specialists and Banacek across late afternoon to late evening hours.
New York based report sketches a severe, prolonged recession as 1974 car output declines 24 percent to 7.34 million and unemployment tops 6.5 million. Forecasters anticipate further declines in 1975 while tax cuts spark debate and consumer mood remains somber amid rising loan delinquencies.
In New Orleans AP report, four years and 1.5 billion dollars after the deep water port act, VLCCs or Very Large Crude Carriers loom over Gulf shrimp boats. Ports would be three offshore pumping stations 19 to 30 miles out, to funnel crude to Detroit refineries, with LOOP Inc. and SPPLITT planning multi port projects. The plan aims to handle rising imports up to 15 million barrels daily by 1985, with risk of environmental damage liability up to 50 million.
Ottawa Herald lists local and trade area subscription prices by mail with monthly quarterly semiannual and annual options. It notes higher rates outside the trade area and a 3 percent sales tax deduction for out of state subscribers. It also credits the Associated Press for local news and dispatches.
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