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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1973
Page
1
Editorial argues local officials backed revenue sharing to cut property taxes but Washington redirected funds, cutting housing programs and health initiatives. Congress probes about 13 billion dollars withheld while cities rely on revenue sharing to finance police stations and fire trucks amid funding cuts.
The piece notes local governments face pressure from tax burdens and federal revenue sharing shifts toward roads. It argues officials favor capital projects over welfare programs, suggesting increased property taxes may be needed to fund people-focused aid. It questions whether aiding residents should trump infrastructure when costs hit local taxpayers.
Report from Atlanta describes scientists using a computer to teach a chimpanzee to communicate by punching symbols. The printouts show requests like Please give me a piece of banana. Funded by a national institute and two universities, the project raises questions about its future payoff and costs. Meanwhile, home life laments a stubborn catsup bottle.
A pregnant patient writes Dear Dr Thosteson that she has a cervical erosion and is told no treatment is possible during pregnancy. The note records concern and medical uncertainty about management while gestation progresses.
A reader asks if a cervix erosion during pregnancy should be treated and whether it could threaten the baby. The doctor replies erosion is minor and cauterizing during pregnancy risks the uterus. treatment can wait until after delivery. The writer doubts fungus infections come from erosion, notes pregnancy brings infections, and emphasizes the baby's health.
The 1973 Kansas Legislature shifts responsibility for delinquent youths toward community based treatment with an initial appropriation of 158 477 dollars. Dr Robert Harder says the seed money aims to help communities start programs rather than fund existing ones as of July 1.
New York AP reports Bill Moyers says Moyers Journal may not return next fall as CPB funding lapses and a dispute over prescreening and interconnection control fuels talks. He accuses board members of aiming to curb programming and challenge official views, while Iselin of WNET hopes for a fall comeback.
Ottawa Kansas listings show a dense daily network with Sesame Street Jacks Paar Carson and many classics. The schedule includes News Weather Sports broadcasts and a parade of famous shows and movies across all day parts with local subscription details and AP rights.
The government farm price index fell 1.5 percent for the month ended April 15, led by lower prices for hogs cattle calves lambs milk and strawberries. Beef cattle at 42.40 per cwt and hogs at 35.10 per cwt declined from March records, while wheat 2.15 per bushel rose 9 cents. Poultry and eggs supported the index with gains in broilers turkeys and egg prices eased slightly.
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