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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1973
Page
1
Editorial notes rising grocery prices as government guidance fails. Kansas stores introduce a hamburger patty with 75 percent ground beef and 25 percent water and soybean flour, priced 20 cents a pound cheaper than regular hamburger, claimed to taste acceptable.
The state food and drug chief objects to a hamburger promotion claiming it violates the law as adulteration of meat. The incident echoes federal hot dog wars and suggests a need for coordinated action among agencies to avoid raising housewives’ food costs amid growing confusion.
Ottawa Industrial Development bought land near the Santa Fe line years ago, now home to a cabinet plant, plastics firm, and mobile homes factory. This week 6.7 acres sold to King Radio of Olathe for a 20,000 sq ft plant aiming to employ up to 300 by year end with another Ottawa firm planning to locate there and two outsiders eyeing acreage.
Local taxes for city county and schools total roughly five million annually, funding law enforcement roads hospitals and schools. The piece notes federal costs from the 70 day Wounded Knee confrontation may reach five to seven million, a burden borne by all residents. It contrasts local spending with federal spending.
A reader asks why fingernails peel in layered sections not just break at tips. Formerly long nails now peel away in layers from midway up, seeking medical explanation.
The piece explains nails mirror general health and infections, noting potential factors such as faulty metabolism, anemia, nutrition, and irritants. It advises seeing a doctor or dermatologist for diagnosis, and mentions possible steps like treating thyroid issues, improving protein and vitamin intake, or eliminating irritants. It also includes reader questions about squeaky toddler feet and menopause.
A Christian prayer invoking belief in Matthew 21 22 and asking for guidance to be motivated by challenging examples. The petition asks for willingness to follow Christ and ends with Amen.
New York AP says the first in a series of World Trade Center exhibitions presents the largest U S display of contemporary Aubusson tapestries. About 50 works by 27 international artists including Calder Delaunay Le Corbusier Man Ray Vasarely Zadine, range from three by four to seven by twelve feet, blending traditional 13th and 14th century weaving with modern designs.
New York AP reports small business owners plan to mark Small Business Week in Washington, arguing they employ 44 percent of workers and generate 37 percent of GNP. They see themselves as vital to towns, taxes, and innovation, yet fear eclipsing by giant firms and shifts in the business environment. Lewis A. Shattuck of the Smaller Business Association of New England notes many would not have started businesses under current conditions.
The American Advertising Federation asks CBS News to provide a vehicle for ad industry views on TV commercials. Howard Bell accuses You and the Commercial of unfairness and one sidedness and seeks response and balance without invoking the fairness doctrine. CBS plans to reply. no formal complaints from advertisers or agencies yet. London AFP notes Daf Britain car sales and broader small business tax cuts subject to congressional presentation in May.
The page lists a dense TV schedule for Ottawa Kansas with numerous programs across multiple stations and times. It names shows such as Sesame Street The Perry Mason and Hollywood Squares alongside news weather and sports blocks and includes sections for late night movies and talk shows.
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