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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1973
Page
1
Ottawa Herald Page Two quotes residents fearing five unsolved murders since March and changes in local life. The piece notes white frame farms and harvesting machines as peaceful symbols overshadowed by city-style horrors entering the community.
In a brisk round of observations from November 3 1973 a Kansas writer riffs on bubbles gum changes bumper stickers and red lights. The piece notes GOP woes including tapes jobs credibility and a Phillipsburg publisher cited by the Highway Patrol. It closes with a wry turn on fashion and fig leaves reflecting social mores of the era.
Mrs. Rollie Hashman Jr. writes from 1107 North Hickory criticizing Ottawa residents who drove through a funeral procession on Main. She laments lack of decency and urges respect for the bereaved, citing bumper sticker wisdom about hell being half full.
A parent writes to Dr Thosteson about an infant with eczema, asking if a cure exists and expressing concern that the child will always be troubled by the condition. The letter asks for guidance and possible treatment avenues.
A doctor answers reader questions on eczema not being single-cause and lists foods fabrics and soaps as possible triggers. Advice includes seeing a pediatrician, testing foods, diapers, and detergents, plus cautions about allergies and contact irritants.
Kansas City board of trade summary notes the USDA quarterly stocks report covering all positions as of October 1. The piece recalls past grain surpluses and the recurring emphasis on stock levels and market implications for corn and wheat.
A dense listing of TV programs spans morning to late night with numerous time slots. Notable entries include Roller Derby, Perry Mason, Wagon Train, Bonanza, Hee Haw, FBI, Masterpiece Theatre, and Night Gallery alongside movies like The Bridge At Remagen and Run Silent Run Deep. The document reflects a chaotic schedule from a local paper with frequent channel markers and host names.
Kansas correspondent notes how local editors push boondocks reporters to seek local reactions to national events. He cites Alf Landon Huck Boyd Beth Rogers and Gov Docking as examples, showing predictable quotes and the public’s demand for fresh coverage despite similar themes.
The USDA monthly hog-corn ratio stood at 18.8 on Oct 15, below the 20 level economists say is needed to spur sustained hog production. The corn price relative to hogs influences producers decisions, with a favorable gap prompting more output.
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