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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1973
Page
2
New York AP reports the postholiday period brings mail full of bills and a mood of financial strain. The column notes early dusk and long winter as factors, with tuition and tax deadlines pressing on families seeking relief and hope.
Washington reports an extra 2 billion may be needed this fiscal year to fund the air war over Indochina, pushing fiscal 1973 costs to about 8 billion. Officials cite at least 250 million for aircraft losses over North Vietnam and note ongoing peace talks influence funding.
Hal Boyle reflects on avoidant antics in 1973 by listing humorous forbidden actions from stealing to beating and lies. The piece specifies a lighthearted stance against trouble and contrasts risks with silly scenarios involving famous figures and risky schemes.
Gertrude Fuller a 73 year old state licensed masseuse in New York faces obscene calls and harassment as clients mistake massage services for prostitution. Anne Marie Skaar a chiropractor in NYC cites similar abuse and fear of approaching clients. Association officials say harassment hurts legitimate practitioners and some have left or stopped advertising.
Washington AP reports congressmen prepare to fight anticipated federal health cuts. The administration may abolish lead-poisoning control and chronic care programs and phase out regional medical funding. Rep. Paul G. Rogers argues cutting health budgets wastes money and personal cost. Sources say Hill Burton phased out over two years, affecting about 3,800 hospitals that benefited from federal construction and modernization aid.
The Watergate case moves forward as Judge Sirica allows some conversations from illegal wiretaps to be introduced. Seven defendants face charges while Democrats had sought to bar those transcripts, arguing for political motive claims. Prosecutors say multiple motives may be inferred by jurors.
Topeka Kansas AP House Speaker Duane C Pete McGill named 19 of 21 committee chairs for the 1973 legislature. Eight holdovers retained. 11 new chairs all Republicans with several named as vice chairs. Names include Vogel Meek Tobias Whiteside Winters and Harris among others.
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