Pick One Please From afar one hears about a change in direction
Editorial discusses federal budget cuts under President Nixon and the impact on city programs. Sen Hubert Humphrey calls it a mess, Edmund Muskie warns of a collision with Congress, and mayors oppose cuts to urban funding. The piece cites Ottawa ECEAN facing possible elimination by June unless alternate funding arrives. Local revenue sharing shifts may fund street work and new bridges, highlighting a nationwide tension between revenue sharing and federal programs.
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Federal panel rules Kansas reapportionment unconstitutional
A three judge panel ruled the 1972 Kansas House district reapportionment unconstitutional for lack of compactness and large population deviations. The legislature must redraw districts or the courts will step in by next year, with current session urged to act promptly.
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New Digit For The Star Sadists And Baseball Rules Stir Debate
Critics lambaste proposed changes to baseball including a designated pinch hitter for the pitcher and widespread free substitutions. They warn purists, scorekeepers, and TV announcers would face upheaval as fans seek livelier play and modernized rules.
Air Embolism and Bed Wetting Admonitions in Med News
Reader letters discuss fiction versus fact on air embolism and dosing mistakes, noting that air in arteries is dangerous but small bubbles can be harmless. They warn against venous injections with visible bubbles and emphasize medical supervision for imipramine use and VD testing. HAL Boyle reflects on a daughter leaving for college, her semester off, and the evolving parenthood dynamic.
Tracy Finds Her Path Beyond Housekeeping
Hal Boyle recalls Tracy returning to college and seeking direction in language studies. He reflects on his own lifelong effort to shape English and wonders if he has made any dent, as Tracy expresses clarity about her identity but uncertainty about her future.
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Farm Roundup Sees Butz Push To Weaken Minimum Payment
Washington AP reports Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz advocates for policy changes seen as weakening minimum payment guarantees for feed grain wheat and cotton amid high farming costs. The administration cites a $19.2 billion net income last year while noting higher input prices add to farmer and consumer costs. The piece also includes unrelated personal memory fragments about a house and family.
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Buiz
Televised schedule chaos fills Ottawa daily lineup
TV log lists a dense, year 1970s style slate with multiple channels and programs. The page shows morning to late night blocks including Sesame Street, Lost In Space, Hogan's Heroes, Jeannie, Dragnet, Batman style dramas, news, weather, and various game shows. It notes Ottawa Kansas publication details and editor contact.
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Twist Of Irony For Jobless
In New York AP analysis notes the unemployment rate falling to 5 percent, the lowest since July 1970, sparking administration concern it may drop too fast and fuel inflation. It explains how faster job growth can raise labor costs, potentially triggering a wages and prices spiral while arguing cautious expansion could allow lower rates later.
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