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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1972
Page
1
At a Great Bend GOP district meeting national Republican leaders condemned Robert Docking seeking a fourth term. They argued Docking’s tax lid is full of holes as property taxes rise yearly and warned that targeting corporations harms Kansas business climate and drives industries away.
The piece urges Republicans to attack with a positive program, proposing budget cuts and tax reform. It notes Attorney General Vern Miller led a raid near Ottawa arresting 16 for cockfight gambling, highlighting local headlines. It also comments on gambling's illegality and Vern Miller's elusive, watchful presence.
Government offices including city hall and courthouse shut on Saturdays while retail and banks extend weekend hours. The piece notes a shift away from Saturday public service as business lengthens hours for shoppers. It questions whether public offices should stay open at more convenient times to serve weekday workers.
Dear Dr Thosteson asks how asthma and emphysema differ in causes and cures after noting similar symptoms. The note seeks guidance on distinguishing features, management, and available treatments for these chronic lung conditions.
A reader asks if his chronic mucus, wheeze, and exertion symptoms are due to emphysema rather than asthma. The doctor explains differences: asthma is bronchial spasm often linked to allergies and episodic, while emphysema is a progressive loss of lung elasticity with damaged air sacs. A chest x ray may miss early emphysema. lung function tests and a large chest x ray are advised to stop deterioration. Additional notes cover walking pneumonia and parsley’s modest vitamin content.
Washington reports nine percent jump in U S farm product exports to Western Hemisphere totaling 1 3 billion as South America trails population growth. Canada Mexico and others bought about 17 percent of U S farm exports with Argentina Panama Brazil and Peru driving gains while Mexico El Salvador and Chile fell.
U.S. circles frame the Vietnam buildup as a message to Hanoi that North Vietnam cannot win with its Tet 1968 offensive. Officials say no ground troops will be used, though contingency plans and a poised Marine landing team exist. Troop strength in Vietnam is set to fall to 69,000 by month’s end, while naval presence rises with 18,000 sailors offshore and 90,000 Americans deployed abroad. Air power sustains most casualties as bombing and missions continue from bases in Thailand and Guam.
A shabby two day carnival sets up in a vacant lot beside a shopping center in Jonesboro Georgia. Workers sleep in trailers and tents as a two day stand unfolds with a Birly show a peep show and a freak show. A palm reader and girly show face lukewarm crowds while a boy asks for a brass ring to catch.
Washington AP Agriculture Department researchers report honey bees may stay in hives if piped in queen piping sounds are played during pesticide spraying. The artificial piping device, once proven, could cut bee losses by keeping workers at home while spraying occurs.
New York AP reports the Oscar awards show slowly steadies into a more controlled form with witty hosts brief speeches and a Chaplin appearance as the climax. Bob Hope led into the Oscars with monologue complaints about nominations and music by Shirley Jones and Barbara MacNair. ABC aired Monday Night Sports before the feature film with updates on baseball strikes and a profile of boxer Bobby Lee Hunter serving an 18 year manslaughter sentence.
Daily television grid for Ottawa Kansas lists programs across channels with titles like Dream Of Jeannie Hogan's Heroes and The Tonight Show. Includes news weather sports and specials along with soap operas game shows and movies, reflecting a full day lineup.
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