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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1978
Page
1
The governor acknowledged farmers’ financial troubles and introduced a bill to cut assessed valuation of farm machinery and equipment over three years by 15 percent. The move aims to reduce farm taxes, likely earning votes from Kansas’s farming community. It would alter the tax structure and lessen state revenue.
The piece argues local governments face deeper strain and must seek funding from property owners, businesses, and urban residents. It criticizes targeted valuation cuts for tax relief, noting farmers are affected but contending everyone bears annual property tax costs. A broad reform is urged to avoid universal yearly penalties for ownership.
A Topeka educator from Winfield urges Kansas to add or equivalent to the 180 day 6 hour school rule to save energy. He notes 30 percent of the general fund goes to energy costs and suggests re scheduling the year or extending to seven hours daily to reduce heating and cooling needs a policy decision for local boards rather than state mandate.
TV schedule lists Welcome Back Kotter and The Walton s alongside The Fugitive era titles, with episodes featuring Starky and Hutch and Baretta. Notable guest stars include Rosey Grier and Kirk Douglas. Also notes debates on health insurance and a Masterpiece Theatre adaptation of Anna Karenina.
Dear Dr Thosteron asks what perthes disease is and its causes and cure for a 7 year old with hip involvement. He seeks clear explanation, noting worry for his grandson and requesting guidance on treatment options.
The piece explains Legg-Perthes as a disturbance in hip bone blood flow affecting youngsters 4 to 10, causing a limp with variable pain, with better prognosis for boys. It covers diagnosis by x rays, treatment with offloading weight and casts, possible surgery, and outlook depending on epiphysis involvement. Also includes reader questions about dieting, vitamins, menstruation, and inguinal hernia with doctor notes and surgical considerations.
AP reports Group W proposes PM Magazine, a locally produced half hour of feature stories and tips airing weekdays before prime time. Ten stations signed with plans to expand, offering two general interest features nightly and local content, with national material shared under the PM Magazine banner.
John Cunniff discusses a new form of inflation seen as resistant to traditional controls. The piece argues inflation now permeates food housing health and energy via middlemen costs land financing and cartels, presenting a perpetual color change across politics regulation environment credit and retirement in a satirical exploration of modern economic pressures.
A concise devotional prayer asks for sincerity in prayer and constancy in praise to God. It references Psalm 22 3 and seeks daily faithfulness through reverent dialogue and ongoing worship.
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