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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1976
Page
1
The Kansas governor states finances are sound and no general tax rise is needed if lawmakers follow plans. He urges $27.5 million more for highways to avoid losing $69 million in federal matches, hinting at highway user fees but not detailing how to raise the sum. Critics argue surplus funds should cover the need to stimulate the economy without inflating prices.
A Kansas City meeting of consumer advocacy officials from Washington contrasted Congress plan for a new independent agency with President Ford’s plan to place consumer offices within each federal agency. Ford argues the new agency would be costly and supports regional conferences funded at about $300,000. He envisions a consumer advocate in every branch to handle issues. The public may bear the cost as these plans unfold while taxpayers seek wiser spending.
A reader asks Dr Thosteson how much calcium a woman in her mid-50s requires daily and how much milk would be needed to meet that amount. The inquiry reflects concern about dietary calcium intake and milk as a source.
A health column notes calcium needs for adults and how absorption depends on vitamin D and parathyroid function. It adds that many foods supply calcium and explains hypercalcemia risks. A reader asks about rectal itching and doctors advise dietary changes, soap avoidance, cotton underwear, and dampness control, plus a brief prayer closing.
A dense listing of TV programming across hours from 5:00 to 12:00 detailing shows such as Family Affair Hogan's Heroes Sesame Street The Early Show Zoom Leave it to Beaver Green Acres News Electric Company Gomer Pyle Star Trek Beverly Hillbillies Chapa, and updates on sports events like college basketball Nebraska vs Kansas State and Vanderbilt vs Kentucky. The schedule includes movies, news, talk shows, and special broadcasts spanning daytime into late night with numerous channel and time-slot references.
AP dispatch from Washington notes Ford and Reagan forecast wins while Democrats hedge. With six major entrants in New Hampshire on Feb 24 and Massachusetts ballots, no clear frontrunner emerges. strategists warn against overreach as past lessons from Muskie and Johnson influence caution among candidates and managers.
AP writer Jay Sharbltt notes TVT, a small independent group, films a mid March public TV show on Super Bowl 10. The crew focuses on the event as a business spectacle, filming six areas from Dallas and Pittsburgh reactions to media coverage and NFL activities, on a $55,000 budget.
DON KENDALL reports that despite bad weather in some areas the 1975 U S corn crop reached a record near 5.8 billion bushels. Government analysts expect to meet domestic and export needs as reserves buildup for the 1975 76 season despite a 37 million bushel shortfall from earlier USDA estimates.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for trade area and out of state readers with tax details and notes on Associated Press news rights. Rates include monthly and multi month options, with state tax adjustments and special provisions for out of area subscribers.
The excerpt voices a stern call to self-improvement and urgent action, urging readers to detach from what perishes and to seize the remaining moments before life passes. It emphasizes the swiftness of time, mortality, and the need for atonement.
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