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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1973
Page
1
Ottawa Herald notes rising newsprint costs and potential supply cuts as mills warn of shortages for years. It contrasts this with oil scarcity fears and a Kansas refinery expansion in Arkansas City. The column ends with a humorous quip about bigamy and a mother-in-law.
A string of light items from January 27 1973 includes a wage price controls complaint that things will worsen, a Vietnam war treaty quip about rebuilding costs, a humorous tale of a hair spray fix that ends with a husband injured by a cigarette after a stool explosion, and a quip about campus dogs as a safer diversion.
Dear Dr. Thosteson letter from a reader confirming a diagnosed low blood sugar and a doctor’s recommendation to eat protein at every meal. The correspondence reflects ongoing concern with diet and blood sugar management in a patient seeking practical guidance.
Reader asks if protein pills can help low blood sugar. Doctor notes a single pill won’t replace protein foods and stresses cost and practicality while outlining affordable protein sources such as eggs, poultry, fish, milk, nuts and prepared options. Contains additional letters on worms myths and general health reminders.
Washington AP reports unusually severe winter weather keeps portions of the 1972 corn and soybean crops unharvested into January, slowing field work across the south and west. Despite losses, corn and soybeans may still set near record production as updates come in March. The Agriculture Department also forecasts higher gross farm income for 1973 but a dip in net farm income from last year, with increased borrowing expected.
Freshman state Rep. Ronald Peckham, 20, from Hunter, upset veteran Rex Bergen by 247 votes in Topeka. He serves on Claims and Accounts and Public Health and Welfare, faces age conflicts as eight lawmakers push a 21 minimum age and a 65 retirement bill. Peckham jokes about Bergen’s proximity to leadership and remains wary of a hostile reception in the unusual early session.
TV schedule lists dozens of programs across days with many named shows, hosts, and sports events. It includes college basketball UCLA versus Notre Dame, NBA Knicks versus Celtics, and numerous music and religious programs along with film titles and times.
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