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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1971
Page
1
The column recalls humorous and reflective vignettes about basements, college life, and military letters. It notes a Wisconsin student protest, a college fund heist, and a family budget quip about average university costs. A Wisconsin protest and a stock market joke appear alongside a bumper sign about wildlife and parties.
A 16 year old girl fears a heart attack despite medical reassurance. Her mother reports multiple doctors and several EKGs, only one showing sinus tachycardia. The exchange implies health anxiety despite mostly normal test results.
Reader questions health worries about chest pains, tachycardia, and possible heart disease in a young woman. Experts suggest pinning down pain causes, consider anxiety and school or love stresses, and mention possible psychiatric counseling if needed.
Washington AP reports grain traders seek new talks with the Agriculture Department after a 2.5 cent per bushel rise in storage and handling charges for Commodity Credit Corp grain. The increase adds 1.46 cents to annual storage rates, with handling up a half cent. Industry groups call the rise far short of demands, pledging to push for a larger boost. The piece also notes a looming potato crop oversupply if growers follow current plans, risking 1971-72 marketing stability after last year’s record late summer and fall output.
New York AP reports prices and housing starts boosted hopes for a near term upturn while durable goods orders fell in March. Nixon hailed a 11.3 percent rise in housing starts and urged consumer confidence to grow through spring and summer. Real spendable earnings rose to 90.92 a week in March. Durable goods orders dropped 2.2 percent in March, led by transportation. Chase Manhattan and others raised prime rates to 5.5 percent.
A dense log lists daytime and prime time TV slots across networks with numerous programs. Notable items include The Babe Ruth Story film, Leave It To Beaver, Jack Benny era hits, sports features, news blocks, and late night talks and movies, reflecting a bustling broadcast day.
Shawnee and federal constitutions are cited as District Judge David Prager upholds state directives by Ron Dwyer to equalize agricultural land valuations. Attorney General Vern Miller argues due process was lacking while Gov. Robert Docking backs potential appeal to Kansas Supreme Court as protests mount from farm land owners.
The notice lists subscription prices for readers in and outside the trade area with monthly and yearly options. Rates include tax details and a 3 percent sales tax deduction for out of state subscribers. The paper credits Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher and notes AP news usage rights.
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