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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1973
Page
1
The piece argues that rising hospital costs and potential cuts to Hill Burton funding will affect medical care. It notes high per day hospital charges, rising costs despite price controls, and questions whether cutting construction aid will ease or worsen the problem. It urges readers to stay well while policy clarifications unfold.
A Kansas bill would create a state inspection system for all vehicles, likely with a per vehicle fee to fund inspectors. The move follows federal pressure on safety standards, with debate over whether inspections will cut deaths and accidents, given drivers, not cars, cause crashes.
A newspaper laments the high cost of printing the Congressional Record noting it prints 300 pages daily for 4,000 subscribers at a cost of $163 per page. The editor jokes that the daily expense nears $50,000 and advises lawmakers to “Shut up” to save money.
A reader asks which foods contain iron and cites difficulty listing all options. The letter notes current consumption of raisins and humorously notes that listing every iron source would be lengthy for the editor and tedious for readers.
The letter outlines sources of iron beyond pills and notes iron salts can irritate some patients. It advises taking medication after meals and urges clear communication with doctors to switch forms if needed. Additional Q and A cover hemorrhoids, hernias, liver health from long-term alcohol use, plastic surgery referrals, and a Bible verse with a prayer.
Kansas readers learn how wiretapping is legally used by state and federal authorities. Attorney General Vern Miller and U S Attorney Robert Roth discuss the privacy issue and the role of court orders in major-crime investigations. Since the federal law, about 600 wiretaps have been authorized, leading to roughly 3,000 arrests.
New York AP reports Bonanza bows out on NBC tonight after 430 original episodes since 1959. Michael Landon wrote and directed The Hunter as the finale, closing a durable, era-defining Western run once part of America's TV folklore.
The National Farmers Organization urged President Nixon to boost government supports for 1973 corn and wheat, arguing higher prices will shield farmers from bankruptcy due to expanded production. Oren Lee Staley cited a telegram dated Jan 12 proposing corn at 1.40 per bushel and wheat at 1.75 to counter anticipated lower fall prices.
Daily TV guide from Ottawa Kansas listing extensive channel schedules with multiple shows across day parts. Includes soap operas, news, weather, sports, game shows, and late movie titles. Names of programs and times reflect wide variety of local viewing options and station branding.
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