20 Apr 1972
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1972
Page
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Page Two Editorial discusses a Congress bill aimed at saving billions by setting front and rear bumper standards for cars. It notes current proposals protect sheet metal at low speeds and recalls past pollution issues from motor vehicles, including the shift from carbon to nitrous oxide emissions after blow back devices.
The piece argues that new bumper standards would push up vehicle prices and reduce miles per gallon, benefiting only newer cars in low speed crashes. It contends that repair costs stem from current assembly, chrome laden designs, and that solutions lie in design and production changes rather than legislation.
Abilene Republican Rep. Cal Strowig announced his bid for Kansas lieutenant governor. A former 1962 elected legislator and recent House speaker, he frames the role as a bridge between branches, while critiques of GOP performance loom. A KU student editor presses student fees as Wescoe facilities fund.
The ongoing issue of poison ivy spreading through neighborhoods worsens with more outbreaks reported nearby. Health officials urge residents to avoid contact, wash exposed skin, and treat rashes promptly. Local parks and schools issue caution notices as cases rise.
Advice on immediate washing with soap and water after contact, leaf color cues, and possible preventive extracts. Home treatment options include Burrow’s solution, Epsom salts, calamine lotion, zirconium ointment, and corticosteroid use under medical guidance. Yard removal methods and common cautions against unproven remedies are noted.
Secretary Earl Butz signaled opposition to concessional financing for Soviet livestock feed and stressed political thaw as a prerequisite. He noted the Soviets seek cheap credit up to ten years but tied such terms to aid like Food for Peace, while remaining hopeful about future sales and a Nixon-Soviet meeting. He added that any grain sale hinges on improved US Soviet ties and said the Hanoi bombing could affect talks.
AP News Analysis notes signs of China relaxing at home and abroad a year after Ping Pong diplomacy. China shortens cultural barriers by promoting brighter dress and romanization, screens more American works, and allows broader exchanges while conditioning Vietnam War tensions. Chinese participation in UN activities and visits by Americans signal growing ties, though trade remains modest and agreement unlikely soon.
CBS aired It Takes a Lot of Love a pet themed hour praising animals and devoted to humane stories. The program featured a boy with his dog a girl with her horse and a beaver and showcased a dog warden ranch life and a chimp named Moe among other animal portraits. The piece noted wide affection for pets and cautioned that the program was sentimental yet charming. In separate notes Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz opposed expanding meat import quotas citing falling retail prices and higher cattle fed for slaughter.
The piece notes that tax planning can steer personal and business decisions. It cites marriage, children, debt, rental property, municipal bonds, cattle feeding, oil exploration, and stock investments as paths influenced by tax rules. It explains Uncle Sam’s role in shaping behavior through deductions and incentives.
Ottawa Kansas TV listing spans daily schedule with multiple channels and programs from news to classic series and movies. Notes subscription info and publishing details.
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