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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1975
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald notes dwindling faith in government since 1964 with polls showing 49 percent of Republicans and 51 percent of Democrats distrusting Uncle Sam. It suggests a potential shift may be forming as the trend appears to bottom out and possibly improve, despite broad dissatisfaction.
A discussion on distrust grows as economic downturns worsen perceptions of government. The piece argues that citizens expect the government to solve all problems and become cynical when leaders fail to deliver. It compares trust to a chicken and egg dilemma and critiques pervasive federal interference.
A Kansas editor argues against expanding ballot printing beyond newspapers, noting long newspaper control of the private ballot business. He says the law should be repeated, not changed, as others would scream at the shift while public service and tax savings demand competition. The piece hints at purist divisions on the bill amid broader anti monopoly concerns.
A patient asks why cataract surgery on the second eye is delayed. Doctors weigh remaining vision, occupation, progression variability, and overall aim to maximize future vision. The advice urges returning to the doctor to discuss additional, unmentioned factors and timing.
A dense list of TV program blocks and air times from a historical schedule, detailing shows by time slots and channels. It includes Sesame Street, Night Gallery, The Waltons, Perry Mason, Love, American Style, The Proud Rebel, Wide World of News, and numerous other programs across multiple networks, with scattered descriptors and parenthetical notes.
Thousands of unemployed face loss or reduced protection against medical expenses as termination clauses limit coverage to about 30 days in most plans. Blue Cross findings show hospitals may experience financial strain, leading to borrowing, delayed improvements, and possible care deterioration.
A reader notes a friend’s cluttered Volkswagen filled with debris from fairs letters and cans. The piece riffs on a “housekeeper” syndrome, citing studies and university volunteers while urging acceptance of the car’s disorder and its social perks.
Washington reports export restrictions on wheat and soybeans are relaxed after cancelations by the Soviet Union and mainland China. Beginning today exporters may sell up to 100000 tons without prior Agriculture Department approval, up from 50000 tons since October. Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz hailed the move as expanding export trade, while industry figures urged deeper relief. Separately, USDA plans a dairy cooperative poll in 61 federal milk marketing order areas to gauge support for higher guaranteed Class I milk prices, a formality tied to a recent decision to boost minimum prices for bottled milk.
Ottawa Kansas newspaper lists daily pricing for subscriptions by mail with two trade areas. In area rates include monthly, quarterly, semiannual and yearly options, with different totals and tax rules. out of state subscribers receive a 3 percent deduction.
Detroit based AP report notes analysts foresee the four major auto makers posting losses in Q1 1975. GM may earn no more than $120 million, Ford could lose $75-$100 million, Chrysler $25-$50 million, AMC also expected to lose. Combined 1974 profits for GM Ford Chrysler are seen down about 65 percent. Reading markets and policy shifts follow, with Dow Jones rising to 705.96 and unemployment claims near 851,700 for week ending Jan 18.
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