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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1973
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald discusses rising food costs and blames the urban housewife for shortages and price pressures. A Cincinnati Enquirer writer is cited describing housewives as pampered and short-sighted, urging farmers to sell produce abroad. The piece critiques consumer behavior and media focus while prompting reflection on national food policy.
A blunt editorial targetting the American housewife draws sharp comment as the speaker mocks luxury, comfort, and modern conveniences while noting rising bread costs. The piece questions the tirade’s purpose and hints the author may be a bachelor or a bold journalist.
Archibald Cox asked the Senate Committee to suspend televised hearings arguing they cloud issues and hinder investigations. The Democratic majority rejected the request, saying the public has a right to learn the truth. The chairman defended openness as vital while criticizing overreach and legal process disregard.
Memorial Day weekend failed to produce the Indianapolis 500 as planned. A rain shortened race left two dead and four seriously injured including two spectators, with heavy property damage and many hurt. Attendance dropped from a 300,000 crowd on opening day to smaller crowds later.
A long time reader thanks Dr Thosteson for years of guidance and requests a medical question to be addressed in his column. The note expresses appreciation and seeks professional advice on a health concern.
A thorough initial health assessment covers history and age related risks, with chest X ray, ECG, CBC, urinalysis, glucose, liver enzymes, eye pressure for glaucoma, pelvic exam with Pap smear, and breast exam. More tests may follow depending on age and past history, ranging to extensive hospital workups.
New York AP Jerry Lewis says he would not want another standard TV variety show preferring a visual format with minimal spoken material. He promotes a visual hi fi approach while planning the national Muscular Dystrophy telethon for September and reflects on humor and TV addiction. He criticizes network control and imagines a French style schedule with long off periods.
The Agriculture Department reports Kansas wheat harvest lags with only seven percent turned by June 3, far below the usual thirty percent. Kansas normally accounts for about one fifth of U.S. production, and this year’s crop is forecast at a record 359 million bushels.
Agriculture Department reports 84 percent of the 1973 corn crop planted by June 3, below 90 percent last year and the normal 93 percent for the date. Eastern belt fields lagged due to wet conditions. Illinois 80 percent, Indiana 75, Ohio 70. Western belt shows Iowa 90 percent planted. Nebraska, Minnesota, and South Dakota nearly done. Missouri 66 percent due to rain.
Television grid for Ottawa Kansas details hourly programming from morning to late night across networks and local shows. Includes news weather sports Sesame Street early show Jack Paar Tonight and numerous movies cartoons and religious programs with station notes and advertising rates for mail and carrier subscriptions.
London AP reports a Sussex University survey by Nicholas Tucker finding many children rate stories told by mom and dad above professional authors. Many youngsters place their favorite author as My parents, showing strong affection for homegrown storytelling.
A drafty AP analysis notes some currency traders see the dollar’s decline as evidence it could fall again while bankers debate whether the devalued dollar is priced right. Fears of Watergate and a drifting U S economy accompany rising gold prices as Europeans and Americans face higher costs this summer.
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