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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1977
Page
1
President Carter aimed to cut U S gasoline use 10 percent by 1985 but Congress rejected his tax based proposals. A standby authority tax and rebates for economy cars plus penalties on gas guzzlers were struck down by a House committee. The mood favors fewer taxes and closer to the people.
Hard to Sell says Congress members and unions oppose radical energy ideas. The president will pitch to the public, but a gasoline shortage crisis seems unlikely. Administrations may target heavy industry and electrical generation, railroads, and home heating with coal to reduce oil imports.
A reader argues the IRS admits auditing top officials like President Carter and Vice President Mondale, questions whether millions of taxpayers are truly reviewed, and notes overwhelming return volume, shredding rates, and complex tax laws that invite cheating.
A reader asks whether only high blood pressure can cause stroke and if high cholesterol is a factor. She cites BP readings 158/84 and 136/80, headaches, and family history of stroke. Questions diet and exercise as preventive measures.
A reader’s high 158 84 reading prompts guidance on risks from hypertension. Advice covers exercise, salt, follow up tests, and notes three stroke types linked to blood pressure. Includes patient questions on pregnancy moles, bowlegs, pyelonephritis, and vasectomy myths with doctorly reassurance.
The Agriculture Department proposes up to 250 million dollars in sugar subsidies to processors for beets and cane to support a 13.6 cent target price. The plan, open to public comment through July 14, would require processors to pass most funds to growers while limiting direct payments to producers. The proposal faces opposition from the Corn Refiners Association as inequitable and ineffective for long term sugar issues.
TV listings reveal many programs across channels including Happy Days Laverne and Shirley Kojak and Police Woman. News notes cover USDA sugar program rules for 1977 crops with contracts between processors and producers and debate over including 1976 production.
Hot dry winds accelerate Kansas 1977 wheat maturity with about 15 percent harvested and 75 percent in the turning stage, far ahead of 1976 figures and long-term averages. Weeds remain a problem across fields per the weekly crop conditions summary.
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