Property tax fairness clash in Kansas courts
Editorial argues that Kansas property tax reassessment aimed to value real estate at 30 percent of actual value, exposing inequities between Franklin and Johnson counties. Johnson County residents faced steep tax increases, prompting a court case delaying use of new figures. Supreme Court ruling avoided merits, citing technicality as political pressure and votes in Johnson County influenced outcomes. The piece condemns government inaction and calls for rule of law over political maneuvering.
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Parsons Plans Public Safety Department Merger
The city contemplates merging police and fire services into a single department of public safety. The plan aims to improve response, pooling manpower, and potential cost savings while preserving protection. Proponents expect faster scene reach, better resources, and higher salaries to attract better recruits, though morale and pension issues must be managed.
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Cortisone Use Across States Raises Medical Concerns
A reader asks why daily cortisone tablets seem harmless in Arizona but not in Illinois. The person has taken them for years to reduce stiffness and pain, preferring life quality over aspirin alternatives, while a current Arizona doctor opposes ongoing use and cautions against judging another physician's stance.
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Illinois
Health note on cortisone use in arthritis care
Dr Joseph G Mother explains cortisone is a potent drug with benefits and risks. Dosage may start high then reduce to maintenance, such as one tablet daily or every two to three days. Patient has tolerated treatment. booklet notes cortisone’s early deceptive image and evolving cautions.
TV Ratings Drown Out Hits and Misses This Season
TV ratings this season are shaped by pre emptions from political ads sports and specials causing shifts in viewers. NBCs The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show jumped in ratings when CBSs Mission Impossible was pre empted and audiences watched the Kennedy Onassis wedding footage. Rowen and Martins Laugh In remains the weekly ratings leader with Julia solidly in the top 10 as a major hit.
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Komer Sees Pacification Gains in South Vietnam
Departing expert Robert W. Komer claims Viet Cong control in South Vietnam halved since he led pacification efforts. He cites computer surveys showing 16.8 percent under enemy control, 66.9 percent in relatively secure areas, and 16.3 percent in contested zones, while critics say the program lacks true peasant support and has not toppled the Viet Cong shadow government.
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Robert W. Komer
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Turkey
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Nguyen Duc Thang
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Bible Quiz Questions Summary
Multiple Bible quiz items list questions on Luke 3:12 13 about publicans John the Baptist Matthew 6 57 high priest Cain Abel Genesis 4 slingshot Israel army 1 Kings 17 48 49 1 Samuel 17 49 Hezekiah poultice fruit Kings 20 Douay 11 Kings 20 King James Four excellent Three good See Bible
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Prayer for Today Encourages Courageous Discipleship
A devotional urging believers to follow Christ boldly and fulfill God’s will. The excerpt cites Thomas urging breadth of action and pleads for spiritual strength and courage to join Jesus in mission.
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Auld Lang Syne Recalls A Kansas Award For Ottawa Area
Franklin County is named to receive the A award in eastern Kansas for agricultural achievement this year. Plans to secure a more adequate water supply for the city of Ottawa will be discussed tomorrow by two county engineers.
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Franklin County
Kansas
Ottawa
Television Log Brings Dense Schedule From Day to Night
A dense televisions schedule lists News, Outdoors in Kansas, Weather, films and game shows across the day and night. Highlights include Exodus and Devil's Doorway films, flagship hosts, and religious and public affairs programs interleaved with serials and dramas.
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Mod Squad
Jerry Lewis
Lancer
Dean
Red Skelton
NET Playhouse
Doris Day
Johnny Carson
Joey Bishop
Dick Powell
Merv Griffin
Flintstones
Mike Douglas
Music Hall
Black Journal
Special
Green Acres
Outsider
Jonathan Winters
NET Festival
Billy Graham
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates and Details
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for trade area and outside trade area by mail. Local editor Robert B. Wellington outlines monthly quarterly and yearly prices, with rates higher outside the trade area and notice of exclusive AP use for local news and dispatches.
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