29 Jun 1979
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1979
Page
1
Mirrors say Topeka lawmakers will meet through summer to review tax laws and revenue sources. Inflation heightens tax burdens seen in income, sales, and property taxes, with calls to cut unnecessary government and boost productivity rather than raise taxes.
House committee reported on a defense budget item allocating millions for retirement benefits for former servicemen. It notes pensions now exceed military salaries and a 20 year retirement plan is outdated given electronic warfare and modern tech. A study suggests saving about 300 million annually by retaining trained personnel instead of recruiting replacements. Nearly 40 percent of service members are in apprentice or training status, increasing overall costs.
Readers ask about mucus clearance for elderly chest issues and diabetes management. Advice covers postural drainage with pillows or bed bending, chest percussion, steam inhalation, and cautions on reducing insulin driven by carbohydrate intake, emphasizing diet control and possible diabetes classes.
A reader describes a recent audiology test showing good volume but garbled words. The specialist warns limited correction possible with aids if nerve deafness. conduction issues may be aided. More testing may pinpoint cause, and ask the expert for specifics.
Readable text shows a fragment about a local event with names and places obscured. The item hints at a scheduled program tonight involving a home team and two basketball players, but key details are missing.
PBS members vote to create three mini networks to be aired via satellite by January 1961. The plan lets stations pick from three services, with 126 of 157 licensees agreeing to common carriage to boost national promotion and unify audiences. PBS reports an 11 percent rise in weekly viewers from its best season.
The AP reports the U S auto rental industry posts strong growth as fuel shortages lift rates and air travel appeal grows. Hertz and Avis show double digit gains with 25 percent higher volumes at peak. Fleet totals exceed 5.3 million cars with $20 billion in revenues.
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