04 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1976
Page
1
Ottawa Herald editorial notes the federal government faces criticism for bigness and mismanagement, with Kansas City as a vivid example. The Scouts hockey club lost money, and owners sought sale as city officials from mayor to staff labored to avert taxpayer loss amid a legal maze.
Kansas City faces a looming loss of Kemper Arena’s prime tenant, threatening nearly half a million dollars annually. The city relies on Chiefs Royals Scouts sports revenue to fund the stadiums and parking, while police fire and schools struggle and suburb flight shrinks the tax base.
The piece argues UK socialized medicine and subsequent nationalization of railways phones and mining led to high labor costs and rising inflation. It notes the pound's fall from $2.60 to about $1.71 and frames government debt and nationalization as the cause, urging Americans to learn from the example.
A reader asks about their blood pressure readings. They report a morning reading of 150/80 and a much higher bedtime reading of 220/130, noting they are 60 years old and seeking guidance on this type of hypertension.
A reader discusses blood pressure fluctuations, noting 160 over 100 as tolerable for her age and the dangers of 220 over 150. A doctor advises regular self-testing timing, cautions about overuse, and suggests considering a fixed schedule and possible dosage adjustments. Additional letters cover infertility and blood type questions, with reassurance about negative versus positive blood and a brief biblical blessing.
American executives face tougher access to overseas management roles as prices rise and foreign countries, notably Arab nations and Europe, shift to British and European managers. Search firms report tougher searches, higher salaries abroad, and reduced incentives such as long home leaves.
Washington AP report notes the agriculture department defines nutritious food as items on the market that food stamp recipients can buy. Representative Henson W. Moore of Louisiana advocates barring food stamps for certain items amid ongoing policy debate.
The listing details a dense daily television grid with programs across News, Sports, and Entertainment, noting show titles such as Sesame Street, The Beverly Hillbillies, Gunsmoke, Rockford Files, and Marathon movie blocks. It highlights times, channel numbers, and a dense roster of late night offerings including News, Weather, and various sports and cultural programs.
In Bonn and across West Germany, random interviews and surveys show broad backing for U S troops despite isolated terror incidents. An attack on Frankfurt U S Army base wounded 16 including a German. polls favor American forces as a deterrent to the Soviet bloc.
The Ottawa Kansas paper lists subscription prices for trade and out of area readers, with monthly and yearly rates and a 3 percent sales tax deduction for out of state subscribers. It credits Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher and notes Associated Press rights.
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