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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1975
Page
1
The piece weighs President Ford's oil import tax and a rationing option. It argues the tax could curb imports and stimulate US exploration, while Democrats push for rationing and curb government growth. Kansas figures suggest rationing would require many offices and cost over 4.8 million yearly, worsening unemployment.
Southeast Kansas readers favor a faster cheaper option over a full turnpike. Parson’s legislator proposes a super two concept for the Ottawa to Coffeyville corridor with two lanes and passing lanes on hills. The idea emphasizes lower land use and quicker construction to reduce injuries.
A relative exposes poultry and beef to direct sun to thaw them sparking warnings about food safety. The letter questions the practice and urges safer methods.
In a letters column readers debate egg refrigeration and safe meat thawing. A 61 year old with mild angina asks about diet and exercise. Dr Thosteson explains angina signals limited heart oxygen and advises cautious activity, possible nitroglycerine use, and monitoring pace to avoid overexertion. A booklet is recommended and a prayer closes the note.
AP reviews two new ABC comedies opening tonight and Friday. Barney Miller follows Hal Linden as a New York precinct captain with a warm family premise. The pilot shows weak plotting and uneven pacing, though Gregory Sierra earns praise for his Puerto Rican coop character amid a slow start.
JOAN ISTAS argues that banning gasoline for lawn mowing would relieve the energy crisis. The piece envisions calmer summers, fewer disputes at home, and practical byproducts like beef from livestock, hay sales, and grocery savings, all from a single decree. It ends with a humorous note about a reader’s tax experience and a federal letter.
New York AP reports that consumer price increases are easing but broad price declines may take years or never occur. Treasury Secretary William E. Simon warns of a persistent inflation bias as demand for material goods keeps prices rising. Cattle and housing may ease next month, but a general price drop remains unlikely.
Washington AP reports USDA survey shows total feed grain plantings rising to about 122 million acres for 1975 led by a 10 percent increase in sorghum and an 8 percent rise in barley. Corn and oats dip slightly while soybean area climbs 6 percent. Cotton falls sharply across regions. Durum wheat up 10 percent, other spring wheat down 4 percent.
The schedule lists numerous daytime and evening programs including Sesame Street Early Show Hogan's Heroes Truth or Consequences The Beverly Hillbillies Odd Couple Streets of San Francisco Love American Style and Night Gallery among others with multiple air times and channel notes across the broadcast day.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates by mail within trade area and outside, with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual prices. The document also notes out of state subscribers pay a 3 percent sales tax and that Associated Press content is exclusive for local news and AP dispatches.
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