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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1972
Page
2
The Ottawa Herald argues Gov. Docking’s proposed circuit breaker for property taxes is a gimmick. It questions funding rebates and administrative costs, urging the state to cover school tax increases via higher income taxes to ease the burden on taxpayers.
Congress and public remain apart as a Congressional Quarterly study shows high secrecy in 1971. Senate Armed Services up to 79 percent, Agriculture 33 percent, Finance 47 percent, Foreign Relations 43 percent, Public Works 50 percent, Rules 68 percent, and House Appropriations 92 percent, Administration 84 percent, Standards of Official Conduct 93 percent. Public remains uninformed about government actions.
Lt. Gen. John Lavelle faced three stars removed after investigators faulted him for 20 unauthorized bombing missions into North Vietnam. He blames prior backing by the Joint Chiefs, while Gen. Abrams and the Joint Chiefs avoided responsibility. Lavelle retires at four stars with $27,000 yearly pay, mostly tax free.
A reader seeks help for persistent foot calluses hindering a bartender who is on his feet all day. The doctor notes callus growth results from abnormal foot pressure and asks about treatment options, including foot soaking temperature.
The letter set discusses foot trouble from overweight or ill fitting shoes, urging expert analysis by a podiatrist or orthopedist and noting hot foot soaks as only temporary relief. It then covers medical skepticism about brain tumor fears, advice to seek professional diagnosis, and critiques a hype wrap-for-weight loss method. It ends with distinguishing ulcer from other stomach issues and a prayer.
New York AP reports households are borrowing spending and saving more in 1972, boosting demand for houses cars and furniture while savings bonds rise. Banks foresee a slowing in debt growth and borrowing with possible repayment of debt as savers face uncertain use of large cash accumulations.
HAL BOYLE ponders light topics from rumor crowds and nosy letters to women’s roles and practical jokes. The column riffs on human quirks, office vanity, and enjoying artichokes as a harmless vice for adults over forty.
Washington AP Agri culture officials report field tested hog tattoo system to identify origins of diseased animals. Trials covered 52,238 hogs in 150 lots across East St. Louis Kansas City St. Paul and Sioux Falls. Objective is to trace origin points for animals found diseased and check for tuberculosis or brucellosis.
U S D A changes rules to permit destroying nursing calves when mothers test positive for brucellosis. The policy, effective immediately, allows federal indemnities for calves slain with their mothers, up to 50 dollars per commercial cow or calf and 100 dollars for purebred stock, with state rules governing payment rates. Officials note nursing calves under six months could be returned to the herd previously, but remaining calves may pose infection risk if kept. A spokesman said states may permit or bar federal indemnities and set reimbursement levels.
Daily Ottawa Kansas TV log lists 5 to 12 minute blocks of network and local programming. Included are early shows like Sesame Street and Hazel, sports, movies, news, and community notices with station listings and subscription pricing at bottom.
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