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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1973
Page
1
Page Two Editorial notes the 17 count conviction of Judge Otto Kerner former Illinois governor. It calls him the first U.S. Court of Appeals judge convicted of a crime and analyzes political blame games and his once spotless record.
The piece notes Kerner and an associate bought stock for 50 000 each claimed to be worth over 300 000, highlighting big money in Illinois racing and the potential for corruption. It warns Kansas against legalizing horse betting, citing possible broad corruption and favors bought by racing interests.
Kansas bans cocktails on flights over the state as Continental and Frontier halt service on arrivals departures and overflights. Braniff and Trans World Airlines have not yet responded. Attorney General Vern Miller leads enforcement amid a broader dry public moment in Kansas air and on the ground private clubs continue mixed drinking.
Mrs Earl Poss of Greeley protests the Supreme Court decision to liberalize abortion. She argues the court should focus on liberty and justice and questions abortion methods, conditions up to eight months, and sterilization of mothers who consent. She links abortion to murder and wartime deaths, calling for limits on conception.
Dear Dr Thosteson asks if Parkinson's disease is hereditary. The writer notes a family link, mentioning the father lived with Parkinson's for 16 years and recalls early signs including reduced control over tears or laughter.
A reader asks if tears signal Parkinsonism heredity and the doctor explains heredity is unlikely as a cause. He notes age of onset usually after 50 and lists factors such as brain injuries and arterial hardening. The doctor also clarifies vaccine availability and references prayer.
Washington expects rapid ag structure changes by 1985 with 2.1 million farms total and 830,000 producing 90 percent of food and fiber, led by 168,000 superfarms generating at least 100000 yearly. Proposals to redefine farm status could cut the count by more than half and shift income statistics.
NEW YORK AP Ameri can industry will spend 1 billion dollars on pollution abatement in 1973, according to estimates by Arthur D. Little Inc. Total expenditures for capital goods by U.S. business should total 10 billion dollars during the coming year, the firm said.
Kansas legislators debate bonuses for enlistment and re enlistment, tuition support for dependents of fallen guardsmen, early retirement at 55 with $50 monthly, and tax exemptions. Bills aim to boost recruiting as Army guard shortages persist with 773 enlisted and 13 officers unfilled statewide. Wichita and Topeka vacancies noted amid overall strength targets.
New York AP reports a cinema will show 10 selections from Sid Caesar and Max Liebman’s Show of Shows 1952 53 in a 90 minute program. Caesar and Liebman plan TV specials while younger audiences recall the legendary comedian’s two era impact.
Ottawa Kansas daily TV grid lists extensive channel blocks from 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM with multiple shows per hour. It includes Sesame Street Mayberry RFD Lost in Space Hogan's Heroes Bonanza The Waltons News Weather Sports and numerous classic programs. Also notes subscription and Associated Press credit details.
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