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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1973
Page
1
Editorial notes that a 1973 Oklahoma prison riot killed two and injured over twenty, with damages likely 20 to 30 million. It argues taxpayers pay the bill, prisons are overcrowded in aging facilities, and better funding for education and rehab could reduce future riots. It also urges Kansas doctors to push malpractice reform while policing their ranks.
A telegram from Washington reveals Ottawa overpaid by 21448 dollars in revenue sharing and must return funds. Kansas faces a 145766 dollar adjustment as part of a national wave involving many states and agencies. Palco in Rooks County is ordered to repay 3 dollars.
Dear Dr Thosteson writes that a 67 year old husband who heavily drinks has about 65 percent liver damage, prompting concern for liver health and sobriety. The letter frames medical worry and asks for guidance on managing advanced liver injury.
The letter outlines two possible bleeding sources in heavy drinkers with liver disease: alcoholic gastritis from the stomach and esophageal varices that can bleed or burst. It warns that continued drinking means likely fatal outcomes and urges stopping drinking and obtaining medical care. It also includes patient questions about eyes, contact lenses, and chest hair with brief, humorous medical-style responses.
Washington reports from the Agriculture Department indicate domestic red meat supplies through year end 1972 will not exceed the prior six months. Secretary Earl L. Butz warns a fall beef glut is possible due to delayed slaughter and price freeze. Beef output and veal lamb mutton faces declines. imports won’t offset reduced home production amid rising feed costs and weather.
The column contrasts status signals with signs of trouble and notes a 1974 cattle outlook. It cites a Watergate suite, Picasso credits, Bahamas oil, and Denmark sex-change trips as status markers while warning about a failing domestic life. It ends with livestock market notes on calf crops and pork prices after price controls ease.
Daily Ottawa Kansas schedule lists extensive TV programming from 5:00 through 2:20 with News Weather Sports game shows soap operas and movie slots. Includes show names such as Sesame Street Dragnet Hogan's Heroes The Alamo and The Weekend Nun along with local ads and subscription pricing.
President Nixon may have weakened his claim of confidential presidential papers by letting Haldeman listen to a tape after leaving office. Haldeman reported to Nixon on the tape which Nixon still resists giving to Cox and the Watergate committee. Senate counsel says the episode could undercut executive privilege and fuel obstruction charges.
New York AP reports a 1972 McKinsey survey of 592 big U.S. companies shows average chief executive compensation up 7.8 percent despite a 5.5 percent wage guideline. Total pay rose fastest in motor vehicles and equipment, railroads, with meat products the only industry posting a drop. After tax profits for April to June were about 30 percent higher than a year earlier.
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