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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1975
Page
1
Ottawa Herald Editorial argues that school budgets rely on property taxes and uncertain state aid, urging a shift from local boards to state legislatures. It notes teachers face low regard, salaries consuming about 75 percent of budgets, and calls for tax reform toward income and sales taxes.
Mrs. Ron Reed writes from Ottawa RFD 2 urging readers to prioritise regular church worship over secular Sunday activities. She cites declines in church involvement, contrasts with early church practice, and calls on congregations to lead, act, and separate good from God. The letter condemns cruelty to animals after a calf is found missing from a pasture.
A reader writes seeking guidance on pregnancy concerns and anxiety. The plea requests medical advice from Dr Thosteson on managing fears, possible testing, and decision making amid uncertainties.
A 20 year old newlywed fears pregnancy causing headaches, faintness, and anxiety. The adviser urges seeking medical reassurance, counseling, and possibly delaying childbearing, noting pregnancy can be normal with modern anesthesia, and suggests therapy or adoption if fears persist. Also includes a prayer and biblical reflection.
A report finds one in six American families now uses a pickup truck as their second car. The survey highlights growing sales potential for light truck radial tires and reflects a shift in domestic vehicle choices among households.
New York City, rescued from near disaster, spends nearly 11.9 billion dollars in the year ending June 30, paying about 1,507 per resident. The article contrast NY with Chicago and Los Angeles, noting welfare costs, education funding, and per capita staffing. It discusses public debt, borrowing, and the Municipal Assistance Corp. Big Mac plan to refinance debt and curb deficits.
In 1974 PBS tested telecasting by satellite using a mobile ground terminal at 18 stations in the Northeast and Midwest. PBS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting seek bids for 150 permanent receive only satellite earth terminals. They say purchase is not definite but part of feasibility studies on satellite national broadcasts.
CPB president Henry Loomis says PBS may shift to domestic satellites this fall. Estimates place ground terminals at about 100000 each, with annual landline transmission costs around 6 to 7 million dollars. Satellite would add multi channel capability, enabling four shows simultaneously, with the option to share costs if FCC allows public and commercial stations joint use.
Washington AP reports the 1975 winter wheat crop remains near a record but prospects are slightly weaker than a month ago. Based on June 1 surveys the crop is expected at about 1.62 billion bushels, up 16 percent from 1974 but one million bushels below May USDA forecasts. Yield projected at 32 bushels per harvested acre, up from 29.5 in 1974. Harvest pace picked up last week after a slow start.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details with subscription prices for in and out of trade area and out of state tax rules. It notes editor Robert B. Wellington and AP rights exclusive local news publication.
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