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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1973
Page
2
Page Two Editorial notes the Kansas Department of Economic Development proposed a $2.2 million budget for the coming year, down from $1.6 million the current year, then cut to $1.57 million under the governor’s austerity guideline, provoking a howl from the lieutenant governor.
Dave Owen argues added funds are needed for tourist promotion in Kansas, an area neglected too long. The KDED head notes Kansas has one fulltime industrial promoter, a weak showing beside neighboring states. A stronger push for new industry and tourism could boost state revenue. more funding might yield more economic activity.
A cattle truck and a church ski trip bus collided on a narrow Fort Sumner bridge, killing nineteen youths and injuring sixteen. The four year old bridge was deemed unsafe but not replaced until 1974 due to funding. The piece criticizes nationwide road and bridge neglect and notes a possible move to limit vehicle sizes as other countries have done.
Gordon Rule, formerly a civilian cost controller for the Navy, spoke out against a Nixon appointee whose company faced a government cost over-run. He refused a mandated resignation, prompting a transfer bid from his admiral superior. Congress members show interest, but Rule appears resistant to brass pressure amid public-dollar scrutiny.
A 70 year old woman writes to Dr Thosteson about vaginal prolapse found on checkup. She has no pain and asks what happens if she forgoes surgery and which organ protrudes. She notes prolapse results from aging and weakened vaginal support due to childbirth.
Reader asks about bladder prolapse not improving and constipation in a young adult. Answers stress that prolapse worsens with time and advise medical operation. discuss breaking laxative habit with higher bulk diet. explain pernicious anemia and B 12 injections. include contact note for Arthritis Foundation and a Bible verse prayer section.
AP outlines 1973 issues for consumers including wage and tax changes, tax rebates for underwithholding, potential faster price increases, and food price momentum. It notes 1972 saw a 5.7 percent rise in food costs and 3.6 percent overall, with A P chain stores engaging in price wars and inflation not meeting the 3 percent goal.
New York AP reports Guy Lombardo and 13 band members of the Royal Canadians played Auld Lang Syne as 1973 began without any alcohol. Lebert Lombardo recalls the group’s strict no drinking rule on the job, keeping the New Year’s Eve performance sober for 44 years.
Hal Boyle forecasts a mixed 1973 with more jobs but persistent inflation. Congress may ban smoking in chambers, while salaries face protests. Labor contracts loom, food prices spark tensions, and federal spending fuels inflation. Markets may see cautious funds and investor shifts as the year unfolds.
Daily TV grid listing programs across channels with interleaved news weather sports and film entries. Includes Sesame Street Lost In Space Hogan's Heroes Beverly Hillbillies Mayberry RFD Dragnet Marcus Welby The Sins Of Rachel Cade Hawaii Five O and Tonight Show plus local notices and subscription details.
A Johannesburg columnist in The Star jokes that true women’s lib demands the post office add Ms on telephone accounts. The current bills list honorifics like The Honorable Prof Dr Rev Mr Mrs Miss, showing lingering gendered titles.
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