26 Jan 1972
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1972
Page
1
Kansas legislators and the governor seek a new law to simplify the 1970 Homestead Exemption for seniors. The complex formula limited claiming and spread costs, with less than half of eligible elderly filing. The editorial notes modest-income seniors bear the burden of the current tax structure.
The piece argues that liberalizing exemptions shifts costs to middle income families and fixed incomes, even with a cap on local taxes. It calls for a complete revision shifting the burden from property to actual income reflecting productivity, warning that more exemptions will raise costs for others.
Kansas cities use industrial revenue bonds tied to rent from new businesses. Junction City approves 875000 for a nursing home to house 100, creating 30 jobs. Banks willing to invest, strong local interest. The trend toward longer life and high costs of home care suggest a solid need and potential financial return.
The Army announces cutbacks to the popular barracks perks and strict routines as it shifts toward an all voluntary service. Recruits report training not meeting expectations while a few features like the no reveille rule remain, and Marines push a slogan about finding good men.
Dear Dr Thosteson questions heroin damage to organs and appetite. The response notes heroin does not cause specific organ damage like alcohol but still harms health in multiple ways. An authority summarizes its impact by stating it ages a user rapidly, turning them into an old man in two years.
A historical health column details heroin discovered in Germany in 1898 as a harmful depressant. It outlines how addiction progresses, physical and sexual damage, and fatal overdose risks, contrasted with calls for diet and intervention. Includes reader questions on cold showers and post surgery semen flow, plus a biblical reflection and prayer.
President Nixon disclosed long pursued talks with North Vietnamese negotiators in Paris, framing a six month withdrawal plan similar to Mansfield amendment terms. He argued he had sought a peaceful end and warned Democrats against using Vietnam as a campaign lever.
Washington AP The Agriculture Department continues corn purchases to prop up farm prices with no quick end seen. Purchases total about 10.6 million bushels since last month. 875,000 bushels were bought this week. Senate action hinges on price supports bill and grain reserve plan. NFU calls purchases insignificant. official figures show limited impact on the 1971 crop surplus. Dallas AP A firm unveils an automatic briefcase telephone that could replace car phones someday.
NBC launched Search for the Nile a BBC series of six one hour programs. The first two hour slots aired after Nixon's Vietnam address weaving a tale of Burton and Speke as they seek the Nile source. Africa location photography and an strained rivalry drive the drama. Four more episodes will follow in later weeks. CBS aired I'm a Fan a lighter satire on sports fever hosted by Dick Van Dyke with Carlot Channing delivering sharper material.
A dense listing of TV programs across stations with times and titles including News Weather Sports dramas and comedies. It shows multiple channels and dense crossovers featuring Dream Of Jeannie Hogan's Heroes My Three Sons and Tonight with numerous soap and game shows.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details with editor Wellington and publisher Robert 8 Wellington and subscription pricing for in and out of trade area. Rates include by mail monthly and yearly options with tax notes and AP rights statement.
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