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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1973
Page
2
Topeka correspondent notes Kansas hospitals complain of overzealous state fire marshal inspections focusing on inflammable plastics, blocked hallways, patient smoking, and sprinkler gaps while also facing reviews by the State Board of Health federal OSHA, accreditation bodies, auditors, and wage officials. The piece laments excessive scrutiny.
The writer laments state and federal approvals delaying hospital remodeling and new builds. They argue rules from multiple agencies conflict and proliferate inspectors, proposing a united meeting to create a single practical rule set and reduce cross purpose oversight and payroll.
Kansas inspected all bridges in 105 counties to comply with federal rules revealing many spans built to 20 foot width and 15,000 ton axle limits. 457 secondary-road bridges are closed or endangered, with replacement costing about 30.3 million dollars. Officials question fast public spending and whether standards should adapt to growing vehicle sizes.
A veteran laments the lack of sympathy and job advantage for Vietnam era soldiers returning from war. He argues many miss out on “experience” in the outside job market and face stigma from the drug image, urging recognition of their service with real employment preference.
A reader asks about eye floaters. They report a new floater this summer and worry about lifelong presence and risk of more floaters. The reply should explain what floaters are, possible causes, when they warrant care, and whether new floaters are likely.
Floaters are common harmless specks in the eye fluid but can signal issues like glaucoma if persistent. Regular eye exams help distinguish ordinary floaters from dangerous conditions. sugar diabetes and water diabetes differ, with diabetes mellitus requiring sugar control and medical treatment.
A devotional prayer cites I Kings 19 12 about Gods still small voice after fire and earthquake. The author asks divine guidance to use gifts wisely, through stillness and Christ’s name Amen.
Concentration is not new and remains a danger as big institutional owners pile wealth into a few stocks. A Wright Investors' Service study shows Dow 30 trades at 16 times earnings while 30 famous name growth stocks run at 38.5 times. Institutional Investor plans a superscrutiny conference for 1590 managers analyzing 17 super stocks that dominate large fund portfolios.
New York AP reports CBS morning show features a five part series on death produced by WCCO-TV Minneapolis. Don Kladstrup reports, with four five minute segments and a final thirteen minute segment about a 17 year old former athlete diagnosed with terminal cancer and family reactions.
Hal Boyle reports in New York that an avant garde artist hears chants of eviction for back rent by noon while neighbors joke about art and money. A grocer demands cash on line, a Park Avenue alternative tempts, and talk turns to fame of Norman Rockwell and the value of Renfro’s canvas.
Washington reports a four million rise in cattle inventory from last Jan 1, all in beef cattle. The Agriculture Department warns this sharp gain could push beef production higher and prices down in the mid 1970s, signaling a coming bulge in beef output.
A dense OCR style listing of daily TV time blocks, channel numbers, program titles, and notes across hours from early morning to late night. It names numerous shows such as Sesame Street, Batman, News, Weather, film and sports broadcasts, and public affairs programs, reflecting a full network line-up. The entry captures titles like Dragnet, Hawaii Five-O, The Tonight Show, and sports events, with repeated references to news and weather segments throughout the day.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription options for trade area and outside areas with monthly and multi month rates, including sales tax. It notes out of state subscribers deduct 3 percent sales tax and carrier rates of 1.80 per month. The paper credits Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher and mentions Associated Press rights.
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