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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1971
Page
1
The April 19, 1971 Ottawa Herald editorial notes 350000 young ex servicemen face joblessness, Vietnam veterans among them. Nixon unveils a $1 million pilot to boost awareness of education and on the job training programs, aiming to lift unemployed veterans aged 20 to 29 where rates run around 12 percent versus 9 percent for those not in service.
President Nixon stressed the government must create jobs for returning troops, calling for strong support to ease the civilian transition. He warned a 9 percent unemployment rate for ages 20 to 29 remains a grave hurdle and warned token efforts won’t solve the economy as he pursues reelection in 1972.
The cartoonists mock the U S incursion into Red China with a ping pong team and a newsman. Predictions swirl that travel restrictions may ease and China relations could improve. The piece argues better communication is essential and critiques years of ignoring China as a flawed policy.
A reader asks Dr Thesteson for advice on how to handle a persistent fungal infection under a big toenail described as cement like. Another message mentions a father with similar toenail fungus who avoids medical care and requests information on sources and remedies.
Health columnist explains fungus on skin and nails as a growing problem found in damp places. Most cases respond to home care or over the counter remedies, but persistent infections may require a dermatologist or prescription medicines. The piece notes surgical nail removal as a last resort and urges professional evaluation for stubborn infections.
New York columnist Hal Boyle riffs on everyday habits and societal quirks. He muses on taking personal mental health days, how women and men differ in morning mood, how conversation slips during meals, and the ironies of modern life from diners to office waste. He jokes about farm forms, airline smoking norms, and the old idea of ending wars by winning them.
A nationwide health insurance bill faces mid-June congressional action. Plans diverge on government run versus private options, with costs estimated from 12 to 30 billion dollars. Key proposals feature employer mandates, HMOs, tax credits, and federal aid, shaping a broad consensus that reform is overdue. Entities include Nixon administration, AFL-CIO, AMA, Mills, HMOs, Medicare, and Family Health Insurance Plan.
A curious phrase centers on a plane's ascent rate while referencing a supposed hidden top secret. The line suggests a sly joke about misdirection or mislabeling of sensitive information, with a focus on aviation jargon rather than documented facts.
AP reviews ABCs Once Upon a Wheel and a second Diana Ross Diana show. Newman narrates a race centering on Butch from a car junkyard while rock music and slow motion tire changes shape a dreamlike, kinetic montage. The Diana Ross segment dazzles sets and clothes but falls flat in comedy. CBS plans summer skating repeats.
This TV log lists a full day’s lineup across channels with numerous programs and hosts including Munsters Dick Van Dyke News Weather and Sports Merv Griffin Beverly Hillbillies Captain Kangaroo and Jeopardy among many others and notes movie titles and durations throughout the day.
Businessmen expect continued gains as Dow Jones climbs about 50 percent from last May. Advisers cite justified prices, recovering profits, easing recession, and a strong price to earnings ratio. The piece argues optimism stems from self-interest, not nerve.
The notice lists subscription rates for local and outside trade area readers at Ottawa Kansas with monthly and yearly pricing and tax details. It includes editor and publisher names and mentions published daily except Sundays and holidays and a second clear postage line.
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