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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1971
Page
1
The article critiques Gov. Robert Docking for signing a bill legalizing bingo, arguing it skirts the constitution and reframes gambling as non illegal. It questions his motives, suggests he fears political heat, and hints at future ambitions like U.S. Senate or another gubernatorial run.
The Sunflower Ordnance Plant trims operations amid Vietnam war slowdowns. Rep Larry Winn asks why the Army plans to spend up to two million at Sunflower after shutdown. An incinerator is slated by the Corps of Engineers, prompting questions about what would burn if idle. The piece notes large federal spending and awaits Pentagon answers.
A 24 year old mother of four writes that her cousin measured her pulse at 48 bpm and treated her strangely. She asks if a slow pulse signals health issues, relates to heart function, and whether she should see a doctor. She is in good health and seeks medical guidance.
Readers ask about slow heart rate after pregnancies and whether exercise or an ECG can rule out heart block. Questions cover peptic ulcers and beer egg remedy, hearing aid incompatibility, and extended breastfeeding. The piece closes with a biblical verse and prayer for steadfast care.
NBC telecast stretched past its pace as George C. Scott won best actor amid muted acceptance. Patton dominated with Best Picture and six additional Oscars while tributes to Lillian Gish, Orson Welles, Ingmar Bergman, and Frank Sinatra highlighted a night of sparse on-air momentum.
After adjournment Kansas editors from Topeka Salina El Dorado Garden City Hutchinson Great Bend Parsons and other papers assess pros and cons of the 1971 session. They note no new taxes but deep cuts to social welfare and universities amid inflation while bingo and salaries drew ire.
About 80 attendees at a National Conference on Religion and the Homosexual in New York heard seminarians and ministers assert that homosexuality can be a moral option. Leaders noted a network of at least 10 independent gay churches formed in two years, with crowds like Rev. Robert Clement’s Church of the Beloved Apostle in Manhattan. Conference speakers urged serious rethinking by churches and discussed the possibility of a separate denomination for homosexuals as many must conceal their condition to worship openly.
New York based column lists annoyances and petty irritants from modern life including office stenographers in hot pants, long lines for unnecessary purchases, bus conversations about digestion, Martini habits, nude cufflink pictures, vague Vietnam commentary, and doctors mixing stock tips with cheap prescriptions.
A dense listing of daily program blocks with time stamps across channels. It catalogs a wide range of shows including news weather sports films soaps and variety programs plus many late night talks and movie slots and a table of sports events and special features. The log preserves program sequence and channel cues for reference.
Ottawa Herald rates for trade area by mail: one month 1.29, three months 3.36, six months 6.70, one year 12.36. Outside trade area by mail: one month 2.06, three months 5.15, six months 9.79, one year 18.54. Out of state deduct 3 percent sales tax. AP entitled to exclusive publication and dispatch use of local news.
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