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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1972
Page
1
The editorial notes a temporary surcharge boosting Kansas employers contributions to the state unemployment tax fund by a third. It explains a rating system based on work experience, aims to rebuild a strained fund, and cites recent high unemployment in Wichita and Kansas City.
The Legislature approved a temporary surcharge that increases by a third what each employer pays, retroactive to January. Most businesses will grumble and pay, but the tax adds to the cost of doing business and could deter new ventures and slow employment recovery amid softening conditions.
A historical piece notes the Supreme Court moving toward tolerance of a four letter word in public discourse. It cites California limits on punishment for jacket profanity and a Georgia law criminalizing abusive language. It references Lyndon Johnson and Nixon using sharp language in public and at the White House.
The U S Surgeon General urges a child TV violence rating similar to cigarette warnings. He proposes a stamp like the cigarette pack label to mark programs. He warns that watching certain shows may dull or warp a child’s perception and behavior.
A reader asks if bunions can be cured. The doctor replies that cure means surgery, but practical choice often hinges on whether the patient wants a cure or tolerable comfort, especially for someone in their seventies.
A bunion is a distortion of the big toe joint caused by years of tight shoes, not mere swelling. Surgery offers the only lasting correction, though recovery is slow and requires wearing shoes that avoid re-irritation. changing footwear is essential to prevent recurrence.
In New York AP reports spring and summer drydock for TV series in Hollywood. Sandy Duncan’s Funny Face was dropped after running out of episodes following eye surgery and is being refurbished with new supporting cast. Cade’s County is set for format revision to depose the Jeep for a city slicker image. All in the Family and The Mary Tyler Moore Show are expected to return next fall as they left.
CBSs Appointment with Des tiny presented The Crucifixion of Jesus as a live Jerusalem news story. The hour stood out for sensitive narration by John Huston and compelling performances by actors portraying the Apostles and other key figures.
Washington AP report details Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz defending higher farm prices and criticizing middlemen. He argues farmers deserve more income while disputing inflation claims, citing beef, corn, and cattle price data. He underscores political pressure as Nixon seeks GOP Farm Belt gains.
The ERS revises U S cigarette use outlook noting per-capita smoking may hold steady or rise slightly through 1980. After three years of decline the rate appears to be bottoming with 18 to 24 year olds growing fastest and 25 to 34 likely to show the biggest gains.
Agriculture Department reports halfway through a Korea calf feeding pilot using U S grain based ration. 264 Oklahoma calves airlifted last October for an eight month trial with Daehan Livestock and Feed Co. and U S Feed Grains Council. Calves average over 630 pounds after four months, double their weight.
Daily TV listings from Ottawa Kansas show a dense schedule across channels with dramas comedies news sports and movies. Notable items include Dream Of Jeannie Lassie Gunsmoke Hawaii Five-O and Batman among many others with multiple time blocks and late night election specials.
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