Unwise Move Delays Courthouse Expansion in Franklin County
Franklin County commissioners approve phase two of courthouse square plans, building a one-story addition with basement for a law library and courts, rejecting a planned second floor due to taxpayer hesitancy. A $322,000 federal grant funds phase two though costs are under 300,000. rising costs argue for earlier expansion. Citizens urged to speak out against penny wise decisions that may cost more later.
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Franklin County
Board of Commissioners
Courthouse
There Is No End To Arms Spending Says Critic
The piece argues the Pentagon faces rising costs amid Vietnam and Cambodia exits. It lists projected weapons programs and their billions, questions their purpose, and urges diverting funds to arms control and peacekeeping through UN and regional cooperation.
Dear Dr Thosteson on leg pain and vascular testing
A 72 year old writer describes calf soreness after walking eight to ten blocks diagnosed as peripheral vascular occlusive disease. He fears surgery and asks a surgeon about arterial dye testing to assess his condition.
Intermittent claudication and therapy guidance
A reader asks about leg blood flow problems from artery narrowing. The doctor explains walking with rest, Buerger’s exercise, and avoiding tobacco, plus when surgery may help. A dye test locates narrowing. Also covered are low normal temperatures, birth control access, insulin storage, celery and suntans, and a closing prayer.
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C.E.W
Buerger
Dr. Thosteson
Farm land values may keep rising into 1973 74 says USDA
Washington AP farm real estate values in 1973-74 may continue to rise despite inflation efforts. The value jumped 13 percent from March 1972 to March 1973, the highest gain since 1951. Wisconsin led with a 21 percent rise. California Utah Arizona and Louisiana were under 10 percent.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Robert D. Reinsel
Department
Reinsel
Wisconsin
California
Utah
Arizona
Louisiana
Farmers to use telephonic hog sale system
The plan would let farmers offer hogs by phone to be routed to meat packers via an electronic system. Prices would drop at intervals until a buyer activates the bid if it meets the farmer's minimum acceptable price. The idea is part of USDA marketing aids under development. Real estate values rose due to more credit and stable rates, with rising demand for rural homes and private recreation areas.
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R.J
Dr. Thosteson
T.Y
Television Log Packed with Daytime, Primetime Schedule
Daily Ottawa listing shows a dense slate of soap operas, game shows, children's programs, and late night features. Notable items include Sesame Street, Lost in Space, Merv Griffin, The Price Is Right, Jeopardy, and major movie airings, with local editor Robert B. Wellington noting subscription rates and AP affiliation.
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Kansas
H.R. Pufnstuf
Hogan’s Heroes
TV Weatherman
World News
Wild Kingdom
Beverly Hillbillies
Father
Joe Garagiola
Porter Wagoner
Chuck Mangione
Giants
Medical Center Fc
Marjoe
Johnny Carson
Blood Island
Art Linkletter
General Hospital
Bay City
Peyton Place
Somerset
Andy Griffith
Mike Douglas
Perry
Mason
Jeff's Collie
Lassie
Lilias
Youa
You
Daniel Boone
Secret Storm
Mister Rogers
Merv Griffin
Petticoat Junction
Star Trek
Electric Company
Munsters
Jackson Five
News
Hogan's Heroes
Zoom
Sports Today
Hollywood Squares
Legacy
Paul Lynde
Maube
Chicago
Rockies
Royals
Tigers
Hawaii Five-O
Marcus Welby
NBC
Erica
Don Giovanni
San Francisco
Theorie
Maverick
Weather
TV News
Christ Unlimited
Ottawa
Robert B. Wellington
Associated Press
Poor Investor Faces Historic Market Decline In 1973
The AP report notes 170 of 2,652 listed stocks rose in the first half of 1973 amid a market collapse. Interactive Data Corp. cites Suave Shoe Corp down 82 percent and Delta Corp. of America down 78 percent as stark examples. Analysts blame low dividend yields and inflation while noting the Dow back to 1964 levels when adjusted for inflation. The piece reflects investor despair and calls for reform in regulation and market structure.
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New York
America
Interactive Data Corp
Suave Shoe Corp
Delta Corp. of
Amex
Washington
Wall Street
Committee On
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