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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1973
Page
1
An Oregon legislator charges that hundreds of millions have been wasted in federal anti poverty and educational grants. The piece notes public distrust amid White House austerity talk and parallels two releases received the same day from the White House and Gov. Docking about a trade mission to Japan.
A columnist ridicules a planned governor led two week mission to Japan with state business leaders, noting U S Commerce funding part and Kansas among 50 attendees. The piece mocks a White House release about cosmetic safety pamphlets amid cuts to housing, summer jobs, and education, questioning the meaning of austerity.
A business columnist argues higher farm prices show an assured, abundant food supply. Demand for tractors and machinery surged, causing shortages of some implements. A major maker urged dealers to adopt new methods, suggesting helicopter parts delivery to avoid lengthy outages. The writer notes rising capital investment by farmers amid labor shortages and asserts consumers must accept price increases to prevent scarcity and higher prices.
A reader asks about Cushing's disease or Cushing's syndrome, noting a four year illness before diagnosis at age 30. The letter explains the rarity and difficulty of early diagnosis due to gradual, varied symptoms and requests public discussion from Dr Thosteson.
Medical notes describe Cushing syndrome first identified by Cushing in 1932, its adrenal and pituitary origins, symptoms such as moon face, hypertension, and obesity, and treatments including cortisone replacement for life after adrenal or tumor removal. Followed by patient letters to Dr Thosteson addressing past syphilis concerns and hemorrhoid surgery discomfort with reassurance and guidance.
Washington AP reports that despite recent drops, world demand for leather goods may drive near record 1978 cattle hide exports. FAS notes 18 million skins sold abroad last year, with prices peaking in Chicago before falling to about 28 cents, still double 18 months ago. U.S. hides were worth $264 million in exports last year.
SEN Wint Winters outlines 1973 Legislature actions aimed at reducing Kansas property taxes. He cites nearly 120 million dollars in relief from four measures, including school finance reform, state aid shifts, and welfare restructuring, with passage in multiple chambers and hopeful conference committee outcomes.
Collecting has become a national habit, with major firms repurchasing their own shares. Gulf Oil seeks 10 million, United Aircraft 1 million, Bethlehem Steel similar, Sperry & Hutchinson 500,000. Total buyback value already tops $1 billion this year, far above 1972.
Business Mirror notes stock options and employee plans as firms highlight low prices and potential acquisitions. It points to stocks trading below book value and low price earnings ratios, with Argus Research predicting solid profit growth despite weak investor enthusiasm after the market downturn.
Hal Boyle surveys odd facts from mail and quotes. Albino buffaloes held sacred by plains tribes while braves pause hunts. Women readers show bold aims with 61 percent open to dinner invites and 15 percent toward initiating sex.
A daily TV schedule page lists a dense lineup from 5:00 p.m. through 1:00 a.m. with shows such as Sesame Street, Mayberry R.F.D. and Lost In Space, plus news, weather, sports, movies, and special broadcasts. Editorial note at bottom lists publication details and subscription rates.
The Agriculture Department said test results on DES implants will take at least another month. DES or diethylstilbestrol was banned as a feed additive, but implants were allowed if done 120 days before slaughter. FDA will decide after USDA testing. DES is linked to cancer in lab animals and is barred from food.
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