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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1975
Page
1
Editorial notes gambling is illegal in Kansas but imagines a statewide sales tax vote on July 15. Six counties would vote on a proposed half cent tax driven by financially distressed cities. The Kansas legislature recently blocked more state aid at the governor’s request.
A May 28, 1975 column weighs sales tax as an alternative to property taxes and local government funding. It notes a city with over 25 percent of county population could trigger a vote on a sales tax, praising revenue potential while questioning voter approval prospects for higher levies.
The piece argues that despite federal inaction, violent crime with handguns is rising and supports stronger laws. It cites a national church board urging handgun elimination from private ownership and broader control of all guns, plus mandatory sentences for illegal firearm possession and harsher penalties for using a gun in crime. It stresses registering firearms and stricter possession laws as needed steps.
A reader questions colon irrigations for diverticulosis and a warning about laxative dependence. The doctor cautions that colon cleansing can disrupt colon chemistry, may reach only lower sections, and stresses bulk diet. Prolonged laxative use can disturb peristalsis and rectal control, with hemorrhoids and delayed stool formation as risks. The column also clarifies cystic disease of the breast in a 73 year old, noting rarity and cancer risk, with drainage or cyst removal as treatment. A biblical prayer closes.
Washington reports farmers have planted about 90 percent of the 1975 corn acreage by May 25, far above 1974 and normal progress. North central states show strong planting with Iowa 96 percent, Illinois 95 percent, Ohio 95 percent, Indiana Kansas and Nebraska around 90 percent. Soybean planting also rises to about 50 percent, spring wheat near 75 percent, with winter wheat in good condition.
A look at supermarket selling and buying tricks reveals impulse cues, weather, visuals, and kids prompting purchases. Progressive Grocer suggests summer sale tactics, case layouts, conspicuous signs, and a calendar of special selling days to boost demand. Analysts advise shoppers to ask if they need the item and count to ten before buying.
The Space 1999 science fiction series, created by Independent Television Corp, aims to debut in over 100 U.S. cities next September. Abe Mandel says the one hour show targets Star Trek fans and has $6.5 million invested. Starring Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, and Barry Morse, it follows an international crew adrift in space after a disaster.
A dense电视 programming log lists 1960s era shows across multiple stations including Truth or Consequences Sesame Street and The Last: a long sequence of news sports movies specials and talk shows with titles like Hogan's Heroes Beverly Hillbillies Perry Mason and Johnny Carson reflecting a full night of broadcasts and multiple channel entries for a Friday schedule.
Published daily except Sunday and holidays the notice lists subscription rates for trade area and outside trade area by mail with monthly quarterly and yearly options and tax details plus a note that the Associated Press has exclusive publication rights to local news and AP dispatches.
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