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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1973
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald editorial warns that public college tuition is up five percent this fall, marking a 26 percent rise over five years. Housing, transportation and clothing costs climb with meals uncertain. Middle class families face potential exclusion as college becomes unaffordable for many.
The piece analyzes the financial burden of the Watergate hearings from the salaries of lawyers and aides to the cost of transcripts and documentation. It notes the extensive record keeping in the White House, including tapes, logs, and secretary notes, arguing the expenses amount to millions borne by taxpayers.
Washington AP reports Agriculture Department statistics show national average farm family income in 1972 was 6856 from farming and 6759 from off farm sources. Among farms selling under 2500 dollars, 1000 came from farm activity and 9500 from off farm income. A Louisiana farmer noted many avoid farming as a sole career.
The piece notes growing concentration in agriculture as large farms expand. By last year farms with $40,000+ sales were 10 percent of farms yet earned 61 percent of cash receipts and over 47 percent of net income. In 1960 high-sales farms were 2.9 percent of farms but claimed 33 percent of cash receipts and 18.3 percent of net income.
A reader asks about the correct spelling of a condition causing back pain. The doctor confirms the term is osteoporosis and asserts the spelling is correct, addressing patient concern.
This passage defines osteoporosis as bone density loss leading to fragility and spinal pain. It notes higher occurrence in postmenopausal women, mentions treatments like hormones calcium and protein, and emphasizes safe activity. It also includes a patient question about tubal ligation and doctors’ reluctance, plus a devotional note.
Business Mirror reports the U S auto industry set records in the second quarter. General Motors led with $9.6 billion in sales and peak payrolls of $2.6 billion while employing 813,000, amid safety costs and pollution device push.
The GM report shows a $20 million dip in first quarter profits but net income at $797 million, $74 million above last year. Ford, Chrysler and American Motors post record second quarter sales and earnings, with total U.S. auto sales through June near six million units and imports close to one million. Farm income growth shifts share of total income from off farm to on farm since 1960, with farm earnings rising from $11.5 billion to $13.5 billion by 1965 while off-farm grew to $10 billion.
Daily Ottawa listing shows a full broadcast log from 5:00 PM through 2:00 AM with programs across networks including Sesame Street Lost In Space Dramas news weather and sports. Notable entries include The Waltons Kung Fu Bonanza The Alamo movie and 60 Minutes plus local news weather and farm reports.
U S military analysts rate the Cambodian army as corrupt and inept, warning that despite U S aided heavy artillery and daily air sorties, multi battalion operations fail against insurgents and morale deteriorates. Pentagon maps show about 75 percent of Cambodia under insurgent control with Phnom Penh perimeters shrinking. The bombing halt set for August 15 limits U S support and faces likely congressional rejection.
ABC executives say a new weekday morning program is in early planning, targeting a 1974 or later launch. They will decide format first, weighing news versus entertainment, with initial tests possibly regional and no anchors yet. The move follows NBC Today and CBS Morning News strategies, and will await CBS’s Hughes Rudd Sally Quinn lineup.
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