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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1973
Page
1
Washington reports May unemployment at 5 percent with 4.4 million jobless and a slowing economy. The piece argues minimum wage hikes raise joblessness, especially among teens, and federal limits harm youth employment, business, and the economy. It urges Congress to align policies to prevent higher fall and summer unemployment.
A county attorney in central Kansas enacts new guidelines on worthless checks, aiming to curb fraud. He requires positive identifying numbers on back of checks before pursuing prosecution, shifting burden to recipients and reducing collection work. The writer argues this may curb bad paper, lowering business costs for all.
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Fletcher Bell promises a reduction in auto insurance rates within 60 days due to the no fault bill passed by the legislature. The bill, effective January 1 1974, will not raise premiums and requires private passenger vehicles to carry liability insurance. Bell notes the exact savings are not disclosed but expects lower costs despite inflation.
Dr Thosteson explains that a spinal tap withdraws fluid from the spinal canal using a hollow needle. Possible after effects include temporary headache and soreness at the puncture site.
A collection of Q and A style medical advice notes covers spinal fluid tests, mononucleosis symptoms and diet, safe vitamin E use with hypertension meds, and menopause after hysterectomy. Readers ask about risks, timing, and hormone changes, with brief commentary on rest and balanced eating.
Washington AP reports Agriculture Department analysts foresee continued large Asian rice imports for at least a year due to drought and weather losses in the Far East. U S rice shipments to Asia rose 49 percent in 1972 to a record 1.45 million tons, supplying 74 percent of exports as Asian nations cope with shortages and switch to wheat amid rising incomes.
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department warns overseas travelers will struggle to bring pet birds home amid fears of a virulent Newcastle disease strain. Authorities assert a 1971 Southern California outbreak began with a shipment of infected birds, causing widespread poultry destruction.
The National Marine Fisheries Service estimates per capita fish consumption will reach 11.6 pounds this year, up from 10.9 pounds in 1966, as Americans eat more fish after the church relaxed meat rules on Fridays in 1966.
Foreign investors, despite distrust of the American economy and politics, have boosted U.S. stock buying in early 1970s terms. Net foreign purchases likely topped $1 billion in Q1, driven by demand for high quality growth stocks like Eastman Kodak, Polaroid, Xerox, and IBM as global investors seek value and profits amid a lagging domestic market.
A brief syndicated humor item notes mail as a source of knowledge for columnists and jokes about shaving habits. It cites a quirky 271 percent figure for lifetime whisker loss and includes aphorisms from R. Louis Stevenson and William James about impatience and respecting others’ happiness.
Daily listing from Ottawa Kansas shows an extensive timeline with channels and programs. Notable entries include Sesame Street, Beverly Hillbillies, Dragnet, Hogan's Heroes, Merv Griffin, and news blocks. The schedule spans from early morning to late night with numerous talk shows, movies, sports, and children's programs.
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