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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1975
Page
1
Editorial notes growing talk of a 15 billion dollar tax cut with options like lower rates or rebates for 1974 taxes. It also considers a tax on imported oil to raise gasoline prices by six to seven cents per gallon, using the revenue to fund rebates and stimulate the economy.
The piece argues that government funding channels waste money through administration costs. It condemns past overspending and the national debt, calling for tax relief via government efficiency. It endorses fewer federal employees and lower salaries as a path to fiscal relief.
A reader reflects on 1920s juries in Kansas and changing attitudes toward tobacco and alcohol, noting how lawmakers eased tobacco sales, college dating norms shifted, Prohibition evolved, and 3.2 beer debates gave way to wider gambling once allowed by law. The letter ends urging scrutiny of lawmakers and praising two local opponents of gambling.
Reader questions about pelvic exams note bleeding can occur with Pap tests but should not be traumatic. A pelvic check assesses uterus size position and possible tumors, with yearly or biannual exams advised. Also explains cholesterol polyps in the gall bladder are cholesterol crystal accumulations, not true polyps, and discusses corn cob eating safety and a brief prayer.
On the eve of a major policy change in 1974, questions arise about the reasons for the abrupt move. The administration and Federal Reserve aimed to depress activity to curb inflation, raising rates and squeezing the money market. The resulting 7.1 percent unemployment in December reflected those policy effects.
A TV schedule lists programs from Sesame Street to The Tonight Show with multiple channels and time blocks, including news, sports, movies, and specials. An accompanying editorial paragraph discusses the risks of fiscal policy, arguing that tax cuts may or may not stimulate spending and noting a continued recession and unemployment concerns.
USDA figures show 1974 average milk per cow rose to 10,231 pounds after 1973's slump but total U.S. milk production fell about 0.7 percent to under 114.86 billion pounds, the lowest since 1952. Dairy experts expect 1975 to drop further unless corn and feed costs ease. Cattle inventory also declined to 11,161,000 head, the smallest in nearly a century. World War II era herds had inflated the headcount and weighed down averages.
A visit to Pasadena warms the author with California sunshine and unexpected kindness. The strongest memory comes from a first grade class where she teaches reading and bonds with shy students who beg her not to leave. Warmth from friends, a beach trip, a wine bar shampoo and Disneyland visit cap a vacation that proves teachers’ impact endures.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details and subscription rates for trade area and outside area. Rates include one month to one year options, with out of state subscribers paying 3 percent tax. Association credits AP news dispatch rights to the paper.
New York AP profile of Henry Winkler known for Fonzie on Happy Days. Yale graduate with drama master's, he recalls growing up in New York and notes his early acting began after Yale School of Drama training in 1970. He describes auditions and fortuitous choices that led to the Fonzie breakthrough.
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