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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1972
Page
1
Editorial claims Uncle Sam seeks to curb monopolies by returning prime time to buyers. It notes the old system where an advertiser and agency financed a show, but rising costs now push production. A sample episode of a show like All In The Family costs about $100,000, prompting networks to consolidate control.
The government challenges primetime programming and sponsor sales, arguing networks hold too much sway over public offerings. Aiming to curb network influence, the suit threatens to force changes such as shorter shows and altered commercial brackets, potentially shrinking public impact.
The piece argues Governor Docking will square off against the Republican-led Legislature rather than a rival candidate. It paints him as a taxpayer guardian while detailing his pay, expense allowance, mansion, office staff, car and driver, and an available airplane, questioning his claimed frugality.
The Congressional Record shows congressmen spent nearly a million dollars on official trips abroad last year. The figure excludes military transport and entertainment costs, and the chairman downplayed it as a drop in the bucket compared to executive spending. The piece argues reckless spending signals a federal government going broke.
A letter to Dr Thosteson reveals a 17 year old with a long standing habit of craving salt. Parents are worried as the unusual taste for salt has persisted for years and seeksmedical guidance.
A reader asks if craving salt is harmless or a sign of illness. Dr Thosteson warns it may be psychological or adrenal-related, notes excessive sodium causes water retention, and cautions about kidney health and potential weight issues. He also answers diet questions on birth control pills and diabetes while citing psoriasis resources.
New York report notes inflation rose from 1.7 percent in 1971 to 6.2 percent in the January March quarter, prompting scrutiny of price setting. The Price Commission now asserts evidence that large firms must reduce prices or rebate past charges, arguing that inflation signals may be temporary while firms tested pricing rules. The rule limits price hikes if profit margins exceed the two best years, though cost increases remain allowable.
Washington reports show new government control on war coverage as Vietnam bombing details are restricted. Pentagon spokesmen refuse to discuss targets or North Vietnam strikes beyond broad statements, citing security and MACV as the official source for war news.
New York AP reports three NBC comedies were dropped from the network slate. Wednesday Night Out centers on four households with ethnic jokes, Keeping Up With the Joneses follows two couples sharing a brownstone, and Arte Johnson parodies a detective. ABC segment by Andrew Rooney and Harry Reasoner surveys church architecture, followed by amnesty coverage from a Senate subcommittee hearing.
Detailed daily broadcast lineup lists daytime and prime time shows across networks. Programs include Dream Of Jeannie Hogan's Heroes Muppets Special Hawaii Five-O Bedfellow, News Weather Sports Tonight and many classic dramas and game shows with dates and channel references.
Washington AP The Agriculture Department warns Moscow has not decided on priorities for annual grain or soybean purchases. Assistant Secretary Palmby says signals lie in possible soybean or soybean meal buys, which would indicate long term food expansion. Nixon plans to visit Moscow next month as grain talks loom on the agenda.
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