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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1970
Page
1
Ottawa Herald notes Governor's Committee on Criminal Administration pursuing three studies funded largely by federal money. Two studies costing about twenty thousand each face Republican and academic criticism as taxpayers demand more value than mere inquiry. The piece warns that a lobbyist voice can sway legislatures more than official reports.
Two years ago navy efficiency experts proposed a method to cut hundreds of millions from weapon production costs but it was never adopted. Officials said they would use it but did not. They resisted change, preferring old procedures and gear, citing civil service protections and job security. The piece notes bureaucracy and tenure hinder reforms.
A reader asks Dr Thosteson about Paget's disease treatment and whether it is fatal. The question notes confusion after a doctor said Paget's itself isn’t fatal but complications can be, seeking clarification.
Dr Thosteson explains Paget's disease affects bones, rarely fatal, often found by accident. Treatment includes aspirin, fluoride, and IV phosphate. calcitonin is investigational. Clarifies polyp questions and ends with a devotional prayer and Bible verse.
The Agriculture Department approved 12 new conservation and development planning projects across 12 states under the Resource Conservation and Development program led by the Soil Conservation Service. Local sponsors outline objectives focusing on soil and water conservation, water resources, industrial growth where applicable, and educational opportunities, with no automatic federal funding.
Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird fears a congressional ceiling on Vietnamization aid could slow troop withdrawals and delay equipping South Vietnam. He urges avoiding arbitrary limits while pressing allies to become more self-reliant, noting the 1971 budget may still exceed $20 billion for the war and detailing planned pullouts in Saigon.
A dense listing of TV programs across the day including News Weather Sports Sunrise Semester Captain Kangaroo Wonderama and many classic game shows soaps and dramas. Entries mention programs like Jeopardy The Edge Of Night General Hospital Days Of Our Lives and El Cid with various time blocks and channel designations.
Hollywood AP reports George Hamilton is the sole survivor of The Survivors as ABC cancels the series. The $3 million show is replaced by Paris 7000, with Hamilton in a minor embassy role. Production history includes failed pilots, shifting plans, and delays before the new series premieres January 22.
AP reports a varied TV weekend beyond the Super Bowl. Films on two networks included The House on Greenapple Road with police action and flashbacks starring Christopher George Janet Leigh and Keenan Wynn while Sole Survivor depicted a WWII plane crew’s Libyan desert mystery with ghosts. Cosby’s elevator tale closed the night with a three person cast.
The Cedar publishes daily except Sunday and holidays from Ottawa Kansas. Editor Robert B Wellington announces subscription rates for trade area by mail: 1 month 1.25, 3 months 3.75, 6 months 6.50, 12 months 12.00. Outside trade area by mail: 1 month 2.00, 3 months 5.00, 6 months 9.50, 12 months 18.00 The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.
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