25 Mar 1976
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1976
Page
1
The piece argues aging brings benefits such as tax breaks and cheap health care, citing a Topeka bill for property tax relief and a town plan for half-price trash collection for seniors. It notes potential reverse discrimination and ends with a humorous remark about a grandmother enjoying her social security perks.
Fletcher Bell the Kansas insurance commissioner proposes zoning the state into weather based rate areas after a 25 year study. The plan would cut rates up to 9 percent for this area while northwest and southeast zones see 30 percent reductions. Central Kansas would face increases from 12 to 40 percent raising political opposition.
A 49 year old on the Pill for 11 years asks if menopause is complete given light monthly bleeding and whether stopping the Pill affects pregnancy. The doctor notes withdrawal bleeding from hormones, says menopause is not delayed, and recommends continuing the Pill or switching methods if periods stop later. Also covers a 31 year old seeking pregnancy after breast cancer surgery and trigeminal neuralgia guidance, plus a short prayer.
Kansas correspondent notes a downbeat session amid blame games and disrupted floor debates. Senators quarrel over quorum while leaders blame each other for inefficiency. A bill to inform all legislators of government business is debated as a sign of broader issues in a sprawling, routine-driven legislature.
The log lists daily airings across networks with a long lineup of shows from Hogan's Heroes Sesame Street and Zoom to news programs, game shows, dramas, and movies. Entries include titles like Gomer Pyle USMC Hawaii Five-O The Beverly Hillbillies Gunsmoke and Mary Hartman Mary Hartman alongside time blocks and channel cues.
AP Television writer Jay Sharbutt notes As the World Turns marks 20 years on CBS beginning as a 15 minute show and now an hour long five days a week. Joe Willmore defends the show’s traditional values while acknowledging Mary Hartman Mary Hartman’s experimental tone and its impact on daytime soap storytelling.
AP Farm Writer DON KENDALL reports USDA scientists warn pigs may catch and pass flu to humans if precautions fail. Officials note swine flu linked to 1918 deaths, vaccine plans exist though no strong swine vaccine. Dr. J M Hejl explains flu viruses change rapidly. pigs can suffer head colds and pneumonia and may be treated with antibiotics for secondary infections. Net farm income last year stood at about $24 billion, a top profit year.
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