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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1972
Page
2
Ottawa Herald Saturday Notebook riffs on Senator Muskie's retreat line and daily life quirks. The column jokes about a fishing encyclopedia definition, a waterbed theft report, respectful titles for women staff, fire chief Diamond and his Dalmatian mascot, a mistaken arrest and tax certificate, and critiques of state government. It ends by contrasting rising prices with the allure of modern kitchen gadgets and prepackaged foods.
A 17 year old girl describes seven months of sexual activity with a boyfriend without reliable contraception. She worries each month about pregnancy and notes inconsistent condom use due to irritation, seeking guidance.
Reader asks about birth control options including the pill from Planned Parenthood and fears body reactions. Contains questions on vaginal discharge and possible venereal disease. Respondent urges responsibility, thoughtful decisions, and emphasizes prudent action by youths.
The doctor guides on options including diaphragm and IUD, notes concerns about the pill and condoms, and emphasizes personal responsibility in selecting a method. It also advises a gynecologist visit for vaginal discharge to identify and treat the cause, and mentions other notes on tobacco and pinworms for unrelated patients.
A sprawling broadcast grid lists Buck Owens, CBS CBS News and CBS Films, ABC and NBC offerings, daily sports, movies, religious programs, children’s shows, and public affairs. The schedule spans late afternoon to after midnight with many named programs and entertainers.
The Price Commission reviews quarterly earnings and signals large price cuts. Ford Motor Co. cuts an average $13 on cars and trucks after a 49 percent rise in Q1 earnings to 252 million. Eckerd Drugs and Woolworth ordered to roll back increases. Trade deficit widens in March, productivity slows, but leading indicators rise. Treasury plans to trim borrowing with cash payments and a smaller deficit.
Science officials say they developed an instant bean powder that needs only water to create soups dips and dishes like meat loafs and bean pies. Though not widely sold yet the USDA calls it a promising convenience food for bean lovers.
Washington AP reports April farm prices held steady on average while farm expenses rose 0.75 percent for the month ending April 15. The parity ratio fell one point to 71 percent. Beef cattle averaged 31.90 per 100 pounds, hogs 22.50, soybeans 3.37 per bushel, corn 1.13, with declines in meat and dairy prices but gains for soybeans and corn. The White House says rural America received 61.5 billion dollars last year in federal programs, up 6.7 billion from 1969, representing about 35 percent of all listed programs. Rural areas defined as non metropolitan counties plus low-density zones.
Kansas planners forecast a shift to agri business and manufacturing growth with fewer farm workers, larger farms, and higher incomes by 1980. Population centers will merge into larger counties, driving centralization of government and services while cities may expand and new communities arise to meet changing trends.
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