Editorial Laugh A Little Sparks National Humor Debate
A past Ottawa Herald column sparked backlash after jokes about faiths and groups drew criticism. The piece recalls denigrating lines about Baptists Polack jokes and an Italian dialect while noting a spoof of bingo in a church basement. It questions whether society has become too uptight to enjoy humor.
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Ottawa University
Herald
Spiro Agnew
Earl Butz
Flip Wilson
Geraldine
The
Ottawa
County officials seek reform of costly legal notices
Southeast Kansas officials and local editors clash over county bill printing. A Kansas attorney general says law requires it, but commissioners in Reno County plan to push legislatures for change. They urge simpler notices to save public funds, noting January county expenses at 74000 dollars and proposing budget summaries instead of dense legal text.
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Kansas
Reno County
Franklin County
Chou En-lai Signals Taiwan Troop Withdrawals
Premier Chou En-lai told the National People's Congress that Beijing hopes to see more American troops withdrawn from Taiwan. He cited progress in Sino American relations under the Shanghai communique and urged honest negotiations with the Soviet Union while warning of a potential new world war stemming from superpower rivalry.
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Tokyo
Chou En-lai
Ford
Taiwan
National People’s Congress
Peking
China
United States
Shanghai
Nixon
Chou
U.S
Fach
Far East
Shigeru Hori
Japan
Liberal- Democratic Party
Washington
Congress
Dairy milk price boost urged to stall 35 cent cut
Washington AP reports dairy farmers seek higher minimum Class I milk prices in federal milk marketing orders. The National Milk Producers Federation argues to prevent a 35 cent drop next month, citing downward milk production trends and farmer exits. USDA decision expected soon, with options including a flat 7.30 floor or suspending the two month lag to align with prior month averages.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA
Judson P. Mason
National Milk Producers Federation
Mason
Earl L. Butz
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Federation
Protein for LEH indicates on
A question from Miss BEM asks whether a person can accumulate too much protein in the body. The note outlines concern about protein intake and metabolic balance.
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B.E.M
Shingles and diet and medical Q A column notes
A health column discusses protein needs across lifespans and illnesses, explains shingles caused by a virus related to chicken pox and its relapse tendency, and answers reader questions on vasectomy relation to the prostate, dental overgrowth from Dilantin, and post surgery diet. It also includes a prayer excerpt and advice on dietary choices.
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Thosteson
I.O.D
L.S
J. M
M.E
Fort Charles site guards Kingston Harbor in Port Royal
Port Royal Jamaica highlights Fort Charles, built by the English in 1656 to defend Kingston Harbor against potential Spanish reclaiming of their seized property. The ancient fort stands as a landmark among Port Royal’s sights, recalling colonial tensions and maritime defense.
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Port Royal
Jamaica
Fort Charles
Kingston Harbor
Television Log Heavy with Daytime and Evening Lineup
A dense listing of TV programming for the day with multiple time slots showing a mix of news talks, game shows, dramas, comedies, educational programs and movies. Notable items include Truth or Consequences, Sesame Street, Star Trek, Hogan's Heroes, MASH, The Abduction of Saint Anne, Death Stalk, and a variety of sports and public affairs segments. Channel references and syndicated titles dominate the schedule.
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Electric Company
Green Acres
TV Weatherman
America
Saint Anne
Hawaii Five
Marcus Welby
M.D
Barnaby Jones
Soundstage
D—al
World News Tonight
Washburn
Beverly Hillbillies
Tony Orlando
Dawn
Kings
Bullets
Lucas Tanner
Cannon
Theater In America
1974 Art and antiques outperformed currency losses
World currencies fell in value in 1974 amid official devaluations and large issue of money. Investors sought refuge in art, antiques, wine, and metals as monetary values weakened. Antique furniture led gains with five Chippendale pieces selling high, vintage photography rose, snuff boxes and Art Nouveau items increased, while Far Eastern art lost its base as Japanese buyers left.
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New York
Franz Pick
Pick
Cedar Rapids? (subscription rates section)
Subscription rates list in state newspaper: trade area by mail one month 1.967, three months 5.36, six months 9.37, one year 17.30. outside trade area one month 2.78, three months 7.00, six months 13.29, one year 24.44. Out of state subscribers deduct 3 percent tax. Associated Press rights noted.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
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Robert Shaw
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