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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1972
Page
2
Editorial notes two recent deadly fires in New Orleans and Atlanta, where failures to install sprinkler systems and alleged corner-cutting by builders drew criticism from a Presidential fire prevention board member. Impending national legislation is anticipated as high-rise occupancy rises.
The piece argues that apartments and offices pose serious fire threats due to design flaws like elevator shafts and stairwells acting as smoke channels. It calls for federal review of sprinkler systems, notes sprinklers reduce damage but don’t burn, and attributes blazes to poor housekeeping, careless material use, and overloaded circuits. It urges basic cleanup and common sense before expensive fixes.
Melvin R. Laird, the No 1 man in the Nixon administration, announced the Pentagon budget for the next fiscal year will exceed 80 billion dollars. The figure, about four billion above the current level, draws attention to federal spending amid Nixon's cut the fat push and a looming manpower reduction. Congress faces a potential revolt over such high defense outlays.
The piece notes Social Security taxes rise 41 percent over the next two years with the current 5.5 percent rate applied to a expanding base. Maximum payments grow from 468 to 594 next year and 660 the following year, affecting consumers and raising employer costs. By 1975 benefits will be tied to the cost of living, potentially exceeding income taxes for many.
In remarks about carsick children, no reference to faulty vision was made. Readers pointed out instances suggesting this may have been a serious omission.
Letters discuss how mild astigmatism (0.75 to 1.25 diopters) can trigger carsickness in children and how wearing glasses helps. Additional notes cover reading glasses needs for adults aged 42 to 50, rheumatic fever concerns, diverticulosis versus colitis, and a biblical verse quote.
An Agriculture Department survey cited by Roy E. Hatch in Fa Index says total federal farm payments could exceed 4 billion dollars this year, pushing net farm income to a record 18.8 billion. Bankers weigh government program participation as a loan factor, alongside tenure, loan purpose and collateral considerations, with some noting collateral must reach about 30 percent of the loan value.
A Chucklesome Q and A captures dental and medical banter about braces breath and fillings. A survey notes loan rates in the south central plains area with bankers charging eight to nine percent, best risk borrowers at 7.4 percent, and poor risks at nine percent.
Television schedule listing ABC NBC CBS PBS and independent channels with daily programming from 5:25 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. including Sesame Street The Wild Heart news weather sports dramas and game shows. It includes multiple channels and time blocks with specific show titles and host mentions.
CBS NBC and ABC plan candlelight coverage of Apollo 17 from Cape Kennedy Florida as the last manned moon mission heads for its lift off. NBCs Jay Barbree recalls early space history and likens coverage to a serious news story over showmanship while noting public excitement has faded yet the space program remains a compelling global story.
Honolulu extends free bus rides to all seniors 65 and older after 35 new air conditioned buses arrived in August. Mayor Frank Fasi ordered the rule to apply anytime, expanding previous off peak hours policy.
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