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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1970
Page
1
The article defines the housing crunch as a result of population growth and a shortage of modest dwellings. It notes average-income buyers may settle for apartments or mobile homes as single-family homes are scarce and prices soar. Tight money means limited dollars, a huge national debt, and ongoing refinancing needs for government spending.
The piece explains a housing crunch driven by government borrowing. Uncle Sam borrows at high rates to cover payrolls and expenses, drawing funds from private lenders and savings groups. As demand for short-term US debt rises, private finance firms have less to lend for long-term housing loans, tightening credit until fiscal order is restored.
Recent statistics note rising urbanization and fewer rural votes in Congress. Of every federal dollar, 70 cents fund defense while four cents reach agriculture. five percent finances farm price stabilization and 95 percent supports general programs. A growing nation may face a future food crisis without renewed farmer aid and public interest.
A reader asks Dr Thosteson about cures for keloids. They mention surgery followed by X rays as a potential approach, noting a risk of recurrence after treatment.
Reader inquiries cover keloid treatment by general, plastic, and dermatology surgeons with steroids or preoperative X rays, plus risks of recurrence. A rice diet critique cautions against yo-yo weight loss and endorses sustainable normal weight, with guidance to aim for lasting balance. Also explains hymen and pregnancy basics, and includes a religious prayer segment.
President Nixon delivered a brisk matter of fact State of the Union address that contrasted with Johnson and Kennedy. Republicans applauded loudly, Democrats politely, as Nixon focused on the speech copy and television audience rather than lawmakers.
Kansas editorial writers critique tax reform reports and governor Docking plans. Parson Sun notes a limited revenue gain, while Great Bend Tribune highlights a 192,556 study on executive reorganization. Dodge City predicts school funding shifts toward income tax, and Newton Kansan questions veto patterns. Salina Journal warns 2 percent gross receipts tax burdens utilities and consumer rates amid Topeka reforms.
Senate hearings into pill safety feature Dr Spellacy of University of Miami Medical School noting possible aggravation of existing liver and vein disorders. Witnesses report suspected links to nausea headaches heart trouble liver damage strokes diabetes and cancer but no hard proof exists yet and large long term studies are required.
A dense, OCR-like television log lists dozens of programs across channels and time slots. It includes classics such as Flintstones, Hogan's Heroes, The Last Safari, Andys, News and Weather blocks, various movies, sports, and children's shows, with many repeats and cross-referenced times and codes.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication with editor Robert B. Wellington and pricing for trade area subscriptions by mail including monthly and yearly options. Rates outside trade area are higher, with six and twelve month terms outlined. The paper notes AP news rights and local news exclusivity.
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