Readers Voice Calley Verdict and State Governance Critique
A letter-writer argues the Calley verdict signals waning support for the Vietnam War and urges an end to the war and Lt Calley’s release. A second reader calls Kansas leaders to account over attorney general Vern Miller and his 400 untrained “special agents,” demanding legislative scrutiny and public explanation.
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Calley
Vietnam
Nyoka Soper
South Walnut
Attorney General
Vern Miller
Michael Willard
Wellsville
Whirlpool Therapy Dear Doctor
The writer notes extensive use of whirlpool therapy for a back condition believed to be muscular and reports perceived benefits from years of treatment.
Whirlpool and home therapy for back relief discussed
The letter column endorses whirlpool bathing as a twofold home treatment to relax muscles and boost circulation, cautioning it suits pure muscular pain and not all back distress. Readers ask about gout, cervical cancer testing, obesity, and faith, with practical medical guidance and a prayerful note included.
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A.C.N
Thosteson
V.F
A.H
Memory as sanctuary in a jumbled reminiscence
A reflective piece recalls how memory shelters life with anecdotes from family, social norms, and past routines. It notes women pickets by the WCTU, parental views on courtship, class differences in comforts, attitudes toward home safety, and childhood chores, all framed as nostalgic, anecdotal memories.
Rates May Fall Again as Consumer Interest Slows
New York AP reports bankers expect stabilization of consumer rates through year end, with potential minor reductions possible. Weak borrowing demand, high taxes, and a sluggish economy dampen sentiment, though stock markets rebound despite overall malaise and unemployment edging up.
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New York
Farm Roundup Wheat stocks shift as Soviet exports loom
Washington reports a buildup of Soviet wheat stocks with potential exports rising. FAS notes 1970 Soviet crop at about 80 million metric tons, nearly 2.96 billion bushels, enabling larger exports to Eastern Europe and Western Europe. U.S. exports rebounded, near 750 million bushels for the year, while turkey growers sold $490.2 million worth of birds with 115.7 million raised in 1970.
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Washington
Soviet Union
Agriculture Department
Canada
United States
Foreign Agricultural Service
FAS
Europe
U.S
Crop Reporting Board
Vitamin enriched foods gain favor among shoppers survey
A nationwide Hoffmann La Roche survey finds 70 percent of consumers favor adding vitamins to foods as shoppers become increasingly vitamin conscious while comparing products.
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Hoffman-La Roche
Financing The Budget Biggest State Problem
The Governor proposes a record $491 million budget and a $22.5 million tax rise on corporations and financial institutions to fund it. Lawmakers split between tax hikes, spending cuts, and tax reform as they near a 90 day adjournment. The state faces potential insolvency in 1972 amid debate on fiscal policy and equity.
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Kansas
Winston Churchill
Television Log Busy Night With Classic Sitcoms And News
A dense TV log lists 27 channels with an all day slate of news broadcasts, weather, editorials, game shows, soaps, comedies, dramas, and movies. Notable items include Munsters and Petticoat Junction at prime hours, classic films Psycho and The Paleface, plus talk shows and game programs across networks.
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Guiding Light
Doctors
Bay City
General Hospital
Somerset
Gomer Pyle
Mike Douglas
Lucille Ball
Big Valley
Dick van Dyke
Kansas
Petticoat Junction
Shiloh
Eddie
Men At Law
Room 222
Stump the Stars
Smith Family
Medical Center
Boeing Boeing
Hawaii Five-O
Merv Griffin
Paul Harvey
Cedar County News Subscription Rates and AP Notice
Cedar Published daily except Sunday and Holidays in Ottawa Kansas posts subscription prices for trade area and out of state readers with monthly and yearly options. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publish local news printed in the Newspaper and AP dispatches.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
Associated Press
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Hal Boyle
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University of Michigan
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West Germany
Australia
France
Argentina
NBC
Channel
ABC
Lucy
Mod Squad
Julia
Don Knotts
Hee Haw
Marcus Welby
Johnny Carbon
Wilson
Mid-America
Beverly Breckenridge
S. David Frost
Dinah Shore
Beverly Hillbillies
Virginia Graham
Lucille Rivers
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