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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1973
Page
1
A Kansas political figure in Ottawa quips about setting his watch back 100 years to mock state liquor laws and singles out Vern Miller, the attorney general. The piece notes a recent three judge federal court ruling that liquor may not be sold on Amtrak trains passing through the state.
In Kansas, the Miller raid on trains sparked harsh press critique. Federal judges uphold Kansas laws on liquor, while debates swirl over Phase III limits, inflation controls, and federal spending. Congress faces scrutiny over pay levels as deficits rise and taxpayer costs grow.
Wichita State University plans fall installations of computerized scoreboards for basketball and football. The project, costing over 250000 dollars, will be funded by private sponsors and public service messages displayed during games.
A reader asks Dr Thosteson about adequacy of six months of stroke rehab. Her husband has right arm weakness and uses a cane for walking. He currently receives therapy twice weekly for one hour each session.
A reader asks about sex relations after stroke and therapy limits. The doctor advises ongoing home exercises using any limb movement, even with a cane, plus simple arm and hand activities to maintain strength. Exercise does not reduce breast size. posture improvement can enhance appearance. A reader’s arthritis query is addressed, stressing specialist care and patience.
Americans spent longer in Switzerland with 2,737,676 overnight stays in 1972, second only to Germany. The gain marked a fourth straight yearly rise. France ranked third, followed by Great Britain and Ireland, then Belgium in total overnight stays.
Kansas FHA office reports a sharp drop in home loan applications over 15 months as stricter rules and a 7 percent FHA rate cap push lenders away. In 1971 Q2 to 1973 Q1 applications declined from 1,225 to 387, with nationwide impact noted by state director Jim Haff. Moderate income buyers suffer as conventional financing remains harder to obtain.
New York AP reports credit unions face GMAC competition as GMAC circulates a misleading booklet to steer buyers from credit unions. The document claims false rights and secrecy, drawing scrutiny from Rep. Patman and FTC. GMAC says booklets were old and discontinued.
Ottawa Kansas television grid lists programs from 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM including Sesame Street The Rise Of Louis XIV and various soaps dramas and game shows. It notes station airings with channel numbers and special features such as Masterpiece Theatre Room 222 and Partridge Family along with ads and subscription rates.
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