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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1977
Page
1
In June 1977 editorial, Ottawa Herald notes Kansas sheriff budget squeezes force 24 hour patrol reductions and a road safety program cut. Budget limits, inflation, higher car and fuel costs strain counties 105. Editorial blames state tax structure and inaction in Topeka and the Legislature for worsened local funding.
President Carter backs a federal consumer agency to represent individuals against government and private entities. Critics note 33 departments and 1,000 programs cost about 4 billion annually. The proposal estimates 60 million for three years with uncertain savings.
Miss B M asks Dr Thesteson if eczema can disappear after a year of persistent symptoms despite visiting several dermatologists. The letter seeks guidance on possible causes, treatments, and prognosis.
A health column gathers reader questions on eczema causes and treatment including dermatitis links to allergens and environment. Responses advise consistent dermatology care, testing, and avoiding overuse of creams. Other letters cover hypoglycemia diets, hormone questions, manganese exposure, growth concerns in a 12 year old, vitamin B 6 for arthritis, and a bone growth exostosis with notes on prognosis and removal.
The Tax Foundation warns government expenditures rise and take larger shares of tax receipts. In 1978 federal receipts were 63.7 percent, state 21.7 percent, and local 15.1 percent, with postwar shifts showing federal dominance shrinking gradually while state and local shares rise. The 1902 to 1976 figures illustrate a long-term shift in who pays for government.
A chaotic TV grid lists programs from WELCOME Back to S.W.A.T. with movie and talk show blurbs. Entries include radio DJ scenes, The Walton storyline, Poldark episode notes, live music lineups, sitcom and drama plots, and 1960s film titles. Names like Delbert McClinton, Cliff DeYoung, Glenn Ford, Keith Jarrett appear amid scheduling notes.
AP Farm Roundup reports USDA CCC purchases of butter cheese and nonfat dry milk surged in May as higher price supports took effect April 1. May buys reached 35.4 million pounds butter and 63.2 million pounds nonfat dry milk, with 13.3 million pounds cheese, pushing uncommitted stocks lower and signaling a 1976 77 market year cost around 740 million dollars.
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