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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1973
Page
2
The Ottawa Herald comments on bingo as politics and law in Kansas noting that gambling is illegal where money and prizes are involved. It recounts repeated attempts to revive bingo, with talk of a costly constitutional change and a potential special election that critics say would fail.
Experts say hidden taxes profit state and banks through disallowance of federal tax on state figures and higher interest on inactive funds. In 1967 the latter added 25 million, with a four to five million boost sought again. Opponents warn rising costs will be passed to consumers as prices rise.
A reader describes a spouse's alcoholism and the narrator's own struggle with compulsive sweet cravings. The letter blends empathy for the husband with a confession of constant sugar craving and an inability to resist sweets when in the home.
A reader asks about hypnotism as a cure for alcoholism and cites that it often oversimplifies and may backfire. Dr Thesteson advises against hypnosis unless under psychiatric care, urges AA and Al Anon involvement, and notes liver failure urgency plus the need for genuine motivation to quit.
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department rejects charges by Rep Jerry Litton that Nixon ordered access to farmers income tax returns The department says IRS will only provide names addresses and coded production data to build a near complete farmer list for better crop and livestock production estimates The project aims to use probability samples and could take one to two years to refine with mailed questionnaires to selected producers.
Rich Little, famed for impersonations of John Wayne Nixon and Ed Sullivan, says hungry young fans and the demand for impressions pose challenges. He recalls street requests and dressing room visitors who mimic acts, and notes he avoids criticizing the young performers. Little, a regular on ABCs Julie Andrews Show, reflects on his career and approach.
Daily Ottawa Kansas TV log lists extensive programming from 5:00 PM through 1:30 AM with news weather sports morning shows and multiple movies and serials. It notes local editor Robert Wellington and AP membership with regional subscription rates and post office publication details.
In his budget clash with Congress President Nixon touts a $268.7 billion plan and impoundment power to avert tax hikes. He argues Congress will bear blame for higher taxes and inflation if it rejects his spending limits, framing taxes as the decisive issue in the national debate. He previews the theme in his State of the Union messages and a radio address outlining the bids to curb spending and defend his pledge to hold the line on taxes.
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