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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1977
Page
5
The Agriculture Department reports 1976 U.S. corn output at a record 6.22 billion bushels, 7 percent above 1975, with yields averaging 87.4 bushels per acre. Soybeans fell to 1.26 billion bushels, while overall crops matched 1975’s record.
Washington AP report says Jack Carter, 29, the son of President-elect Carter, was expelled from the Navy in 1970 after a marijuana incident at the Navy Nuclear Power School in Idaho Falls. He was one of 54 students involved. discharge type not disclosed under Privacy Act.
Washington AP describes incoming Secretary Cyrus Vance planning a Middle East tour within a month to six weeks after taking office to assess prospects. He aims to evaluate regional conditions and U.S. diplomacy options during the early tenure.
Hartford, Conn. AP reports Rep. Will Mahoney, Milford Republican, proposes repealing the no smoking rule in the General Assembly and bringing back spitoons for tobacco chewers. He argues perfume harms those allergic to scents more than tobacco smoke and asks legislative counsel to draft a measure to reintroduce spitoons in the Capitol.
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi announced that India's first parliamentary elections since the national emergency will be held in March. Morarji Desai and L. K. Advani were released from jail, while opposition leaders remain detained.
Kansas bank reports its December 31 1976 condition with assets liabilities and equity. Donald C Hay vice president signs the call report dated January 14 1977 with directors R M Clogston James J Chandier and Donald C Hay attesting to accuracy.
Senate leaders plan hearings on Gov. Bennett tax package as committee bills move quickly. Proposals include raising personal income tax exemption from 600 to 750 and removing sales tax from prescription drugs, offset by other changes to recover 13.3 million dollars. Also discussed are local option sales taxes and use value land assessments, with doubts on rapid implementation and no early joint committee action. In other business, Ways and Means names subcommittees to study state fee agencies and Park and Resource Authority fees for Cedar Bluff, Lovewell, and Webster cabin sites, noting long-standing leases and potential fee hikes. Stock market later mixed after reports of slower growth in late 1976.
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