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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1973
Page
2
The Ottawa Herald editorial argues that grain exports and rising meat demand underscore the farmer’s global importance. It criticizes Nixon era cutbacks that harm soil and water conservation programs, urging Congressional remedies to preserve land and productivity over costly new programs.
Secretary of State reports Gov. Robert Docking spent 246629 in his bid for re election while Morris Kay used 232911. Primary and general election spending by rivals and others suggest campaign costs were high with multiple candidates and notable sums from former officials.
The Kansas Corporation Commission approved a two cent per ten dollar surcharge on six electric utilities to fund research and development by the Electric Power Research Institute. The writer warns the ECC could face similar demands from phone and gas firms if not vigilant.
A reader asks if there is a correct shoveling method. The note recalls a prior letter on rhythm and using leg strength to ease the back and arms, wondering whether this approach is effective.
Health columnist advises leg use to reduce back strain during lifting and cautions that heavy snow shoveling is risky for men over 50 doing light work. It emphasizes warning signs, ECGs, blood pressure checks, and consulting a doctor for heart health and safe activity.
New York AP reports That Was the Year That Was a sharp six minute David Frost production airing on ABC at 11 30 p m. EST It skewers 1972 defending it by F Lee Bailey who argues against media hearsay The revue targets Nixon McGovern Rogers and others with Burns and Schreiber as hosts and George S Irving reviving Nixon in an inauguration spoof The skits include a Juarez based faith healer show and a jab at a man of the cloth with a bent thumb gibe
Daily Ottawa schedule lists extensive afternoon and evening lineups. Highlights include Sesame Street, Lost In Space, The Sand Pebbles, The Twilight era lineup with News Weather Sports, Matchups like Truth Or Consequences and Hogan's Heroes, and major soaps such as General Hospital and As The World Turns.
An Associated Press survey shows fringe benefits for congressmen and senators total at least 51 000 dollars annually, with 42 500 dollars base pay and 8 500 dollars in benefits. Included are pension, life insurance, health coverage, free medical care, travel allowances, parking, gym use, and miscellaneous perks totaling 8 511 dollars plus 7 250 dollars in noncash allowances, highlighting how lawmakers enjoy substantial non salary compensation.
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