No-Fault Insurance Debate From Ottawa Letter
Ottawa Herald editorial notes Larry Winn urges lawmakers to pass no fault insurance in 1973 citing his business background and family driving. It references a Senate commerce committee passage stalled in judiciary and recalls a University of Michigan study from a decade earlier showing many seriously injured received no liability payments, with 44 cents of each premium dollar spent.
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Larry Winn
University of Michigan
Better Act Soon for Payment of Injuries
The article argues against no fault insurance, noting opposition mainly from attorneys who benefit from damage suits. It mentions two national law organizations backing modified plans, one proposal eliminating 95 percent of car wreck suits. With only five states adopting, Winn warns of federal intervention if states fail to act, a prospect urged even in Kansas.
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Winn
Uncle Sam
Kansas
Skating On Thin Ice Tax Move Sparks Revenue Debate
Gov Robert Docking proposes making permanent a federal income tax disallowance on state returns for Kansas corporations and financial institutions. He frames it as revenue sharing in reverse to fund Kansas needs while opponents warn it could slow industrial growth and risk federal tax deduction changes. The plan targets a one year extension now.
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Robert Docking
Kansas
Uncle Sam
Washington
Docking
Sam
Senate
Understanding Drugs Abbott Circular Public Service
Abbott Laboratories released a public service circular titled Understanding Drugs. The document outlines drug categories, usage guidelines, safety considerations, and the importance of consulting healthcare professionals for medical advice. It emphasizes responsible consumption and awareness of potential risks.
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Abbott Laboratories
Why Drugs Are Abused and How to Face Pain
Dr Thosteson explains that most abused drugs cause a high or low escape from reality while aspirin remains safe if used with caution. He argues pain signals are warnings to act and that drugs blunt this warning, risking deeper emotional trouble, harm, or death. Public Affairs note offers ABC Abbott Laboratories free reprint.
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Abbott Laboratories
North
Chicago
Illinois
Sidewalk reflections on wealth and contentment
New York columnist explores how possessions shape people. The piece argues wealth often corrupts, citing Hal Boyle style thoughts on simple living and warns that money can enslave social behavior, turning ordinary folks into wary, avaricious figures.
Winter: Early Legislating Sets Fast Pace for 1973 Session
Senator Winter notes the 1973 session opens with a joint push from Senate and House leaders for swift action on multiple issues. Priorities include tax revenue growth, possible property tax relief, higher interest on idle state funds, major school funding, welfare reform, stricter consumer protection, penal reform, no fault auto insurance, and improved retirement for pre 1971 teachers. Disagreements remain on circuit breaker and tax changes, but overall tone is cooperative with Governor.
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Sen. Wint Winter
Senate
House
Legislative Study Committee
Typing Tyler Hicks Builds Riches in Spare Time
New York AP profile portrays Tyler Hicks a 50s publishing executive who earns over $100,000 annually in side ventures while maintaining a 9 to 5 job. He runs a $2 million financial institution, owns rental property, writes 32 books on money, and promotes low capital, high return "paper" businesses such as cleaning services and oil changes for extra income.
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New York
Tyler Hicks
Hicks
Parker Publishing Co
West Nyack
N.Y
Feedlots Ahead Of 1972 Pace in First Quarter 1973
Washington AP The Agriculture Department says feedlots in 23 states expect to market 6.9 million cattle January through March 1973, up 7 percent from 6.5 million a year earlier. Texas leads with 1.26 million head, a 33 percent rise, while Iowa gains 3 percent to 890,000. Nebraska totals about 1.05 million, up 6 percent.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA
Texas
Iowa
Nebraska
Television Schedule Catalog for Ottawa Kansas
Daily Ottawa schedule lists extensive daytime and evening programming across channels with soaps, news, dramas, sports, kids shows, and movies. It includes Sesame Street, Lost In Space, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Merv Griffin, NBA All Star Game, Tonight Show, and local inserts, with publication details and subscription rates.
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Kansas
Mayberry
TV Weatherman
Beverly Hillbillies
Jane Goodall
Net Opera Theatre
Ulysses
Bill Cosby
Mancini Generation
Grace Crawford
Electric Company
Somerset
All My Children
Dennis the Menace
Paul Dixon
General Hospital
Bay City
Peyton Place
Mike Douglas
Big Valley
Eddie
Treehouse Lane
Jeff
Callie
Daniel Boone
Mister Rogers
Merv Griffin
Petticoat Junction
Speedracer
Rocky Underdog
Star Trek
Munsters
News
Early Show
Mayberry R.F.D
Hogan's Heroes
Chemistry
Zoom
Sports Today
World News
Hollywood Squares
Dragnet
Police Surgeon
VC Blues
Marcus Welby
Maude
Hawaii Five-O
Bill Moyers’ Journal
Kilimanjaro
America
Black Journal
NBC
TV News
Naples
Christ Unlimited
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Editorial
Commerce Committee
Judiciary Committee
George C. Thosteson
Hal Boyle
Thieves and Robbers
Sen. Winter
Oreign Oll
Business Mirror
Johnny Carson
Dick Cavett
Travalore
Four States
Flintstones
New Zoo Revue
Jackson Five
Mathers-In-Law
Dinah Shore
Dick van Dyke
Guiding Light
Ottawa
Robert B. Wellington
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