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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1973
Page
1
The HEW department has grown from 35,408 employees and a handful of programs to 114,000 staff and more than 300 programs. The annual budget is projected at 83.6 billion dollars, rising about 15 percent yearly, twice the GNP growth, illustrating rapid bureaucratic expansion.
The piece argues that HEW aims to improve health education and welfare but faces soaring medical costs, heavy regulations, and paperwork that hinder care. It criticizes education finance struggles, widespread regulatory burdens on schools, and welfare programs that may foster dependence rather than self reliance.
In a letter to the Herald in April 1973 residents of Franklin Township defend road maintenance, arguing winter conditions excuse the grader delays while noting improvements. They dispute claims of two rockings and urge more frequent grading, naming numerous local residents and couples who signed.
A reader reports episodic vertigo upon standing or after rising from bed. Symptoms begin within minutes of feet touching the floor, with room spinning for a few minutes, recurring when lying down or getting up again.
Reader asks for health explanation after extensive tests. Answer cites postural hypotension as a common cause of morning dizziness when awakening, with steps to rise gradually. Also brief Qs on Von Willebrand's disease and arthritis versus rheumatism, plus a prayer excerpt.
Washington AP reports Rep. William Scherle of Iowa challenges USDA focus, accusing the agency of favoring surplus production and misestimating crop needs. Secretary Butz argues more grain output boosts incomes and exports, while in Paris for ministers’ talks.
Three college students produced two public service announcements praising the Red Cross. The 30 second and 60 second films will be distributed to television stations in the nation’s top 50 markets starting in May. The spots explain how the Red Cross operates during disasters and recount its aid during last June's emergencies.
Ithaca College radio-television students Harvey Ivansky Bruce Levine and Esther Grey produced a film about the massive East floods that killed 134. Grey’s Kingston, Pennsylvania family suffered in June floods and appears in the films. Ivansky, a Port Washington senior, said the idea arose while helping Grey’s family dig out after the disaster. The piece blends personal loss with student filmmaking amid a disaster era.
Daily TV schedule listing multiple stations and programs across a full day. Includes News Weather Sports, game shows, soaps, movies, and educational programs. Names of shows such as Sesame Street Notorious Hogan's Heroes Dragnet Bonanza and The Tonight Show appear among many others. Schedule notes daily publication and subscription details for Ottawa Kansas.
The piece argues rising prices stem from environmental aims and safety rules as well as theft and poor workmanship. It cites recalls affecting millions of vehicles, employee theft losses, ecological restrictions boosting housing costs, and potential price impacts from looser auto standards. It notes EPA and bank estimates of billions in annual vehicle costs and warns demand for quality also drives prices.
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