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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1975
Page
1
Ottawa Herald columnist condemns excess political mail sent by Members of Congress as wasteful and costly to taxpayers. The piece cites AP survey figures showing about 37 million dollars spent on mail this fiscal year and warns of discriminatory campaigning as government money fuels campaigns.
A Wichita meeting spurs six counties to push county wide half cent sales tax votes. Geary Wyandotte and Johnson counties join the momentum as city leaders push plans, while voters’ reaction remains uncertain. The piece notes rising tax burdens and hints a Johnson County tax could keep Franklin County shoppers local.
A 68 year old patient informs Dr Thosteson that a mild rheumatoid arthritis has been diagnosed. X rays show thinning of bones due to calcium loss and request guidance on treatment. The note indicates concern about bone health and supplement needs.
The reply notes calcium supplements do not help rheumatoid arthritis and a balanced diet with vitamin D is sufficient. It stresses adequate calcium and phosphorus for bone health, mentions osteoporosis risks after menopause, and advises careful diagnosis of joint disorders. It also explains bezoars are stomach masses not diabetes related and cautions against excessive decaf coffee intake.
A World War II observer details the siege of Leningrad from 1941 to 1944, the vast destruction across the Soviet Union, and the 30 years of victory celebrations. He notes feverish patriotism, pervasive propaganda, and mixed feelings about a renewed militarism while witnessing Soviet life from Odessa to Moscow and the human cost of war.
A dense broadcast log lists prime time and late slots across channels with programs from Sesame Street to Perry Mason and Night Stalker. The long list notes titles and times such as Elvis That Is The Way It Is, D Day The Sixth Of June, This Property Is Condemned, and Upstairs Downstairs alongside news and weather slots.
Ottawa Herald publishes daily except Sundays and holidays from Ottawa Kansas with Robert B Wellington as editor. Rates for trade area by mail include monthly figures and discounts for six months and a year, with out of state subscribers deducting 3 percent sales tax and Associated Press rights noted.
New York AP reports pollster Albert Sindlinger finds thousands of unemployed Americans have entered the stock market. Between February and May the unemployed stockholders rose from 427,000 to 2,175,000, a 409 percent gain, while professionals fell. He warns of a likely slow recovery and predicts a major market correction as confidence remains weak despite rising stock ownership.
New York AP report reveals Burt Lancaster, age 61, will play Moses in CBS six part summer drama specials titled Moses the Lawgiver. Filmed in Israel and Rome, the project traces back to 1968 Italy discussions with Italian cameraman Pepe Rottuno and producer Vincenzo Labello of RIA TeleVision and ATV Ltd led by Lew Grade.
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