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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1975
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald argues that rising costs drive doctors to practice defensive medicine. Doctors order more tests and keep patients longer to avoid lawsuits, raising expenses for patients and insurers. The piece urges state liability limits or federal action, likening it to no fault auto insurance, to curb rising medical bills.
A leading printing industry magazine argues the ten cent daily paper is vanishing like the Dodo. Prices rose to 15 cents and higher across areas with some spots at 35 cents. Paper costs jumped early in the year and freight charges appeared. Despite higher prices, daily circulation remains strong, showing enduring reading habits and advertiser demand.
Letter to Dr Thosteson describes a family disagreement over salt preference. Wife prefers foods with less salt, while the writer and their 13-year-old son add more salt to meals. The note seeks guidance on balancing taste and health considerations within the household.
A reader asks if salt harms health and kidneys with the family’s mealtime quarrel. The doctor notes most people eat twice as much sodium as needed, salt not causing kidney disease, but high blood pressure complicates matters. Moderation and taste adjustment are advised for peaceful meals.
The long list of daily programs from 5:00 to midnight shows hours of TV including News Sesame Street Hogan’s Heroes Star Trek Wide World of Sports and multiple movies. The guide includes sports events college basketball NHL hockey and various network specials with many channel numbers and times.
Sadat tells An Nahar he demands Israeli withdrawal on all fronts within three months. He pressures Kissinger to escalate action or risk losing Egyptian cooperation amid Syrian and Palestinian strains and Egypt’s economic woes.
In a 1978 column the church women's group thrives through legalized church bingo and liquor sales, funding African missions and church improvements while some tavern owners struggle. The piece mixes humor with social commentary on religious groups expanding activities and the broader community effects.
Washington AP reports preliminary Agriculture Department figures indicate ten of fifteen beef suppliers reduced shipments to the United States in 1974. Through November imports totaled under 974 million pounds, down 22 percent from 1973, with Australia and New Zealand as major declines though Costa Rica Ireland and others rose. The 1964 quota system was suspended 1972 onward, with renewed consideration of quotas or voluntary restraints amid falling cattle prices.
The notice lists subscription prices for trade area and outside trade area, with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual rates. It notes out of state subscribers receive a 3 percent sales tax deduction and credits the Associated Press for local news and dispatches.
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