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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1973
Page
1
Ottawa Herald page two playful column notes that Watergate dominates chatter at home and in the press. a joke filled reflection contrasts shortages from meat to gasoline with political satire about Nixon and the White House. local humor about duck dinners and a bearded editor’s drinking habit closes the riff.
A compact column blends Watergate reflections with domestic humor. Ehrlichman and Haldeman are mocked as puritans while a El Dorado editor notes a grandmother who needs glasses only in crisis. Diet advice urges trimming empty calories and planning faster shopping. A playful Skullduggery Scale rates public figures.
A reader asks Dr Thosteson if sleep affects growth. They note a 12-year-old niece at 5 feet 10 inches who blames late nights for her height and now resists going to bed before midnight and waking at 6.
In a reader’s note, the adviser explains that height is mostly heredity and bone structure, with sleep influencing general health. Six hours may suffice for some, but insufficient rest can leave a reader exhausted. The niece is likely tall, yet sleep matters to avoid health problems while pursuing athletic idealism.
A brief devotional prayer thanks God for Jesus Christ and forgiveness. It emphasizes confession of sins, renewal of spirit, and praise in Jesus name. The piece centers on gratitude for the Savior's love and redemptive power.
In Washington a Rural Development Service report cites that about five million Americans lack running water in their homes, with Kentucky leading in numbers without indoor plumbing and Mississippi highest in plumbing deficits. The piece notes 1970 census figures and outlines regional disparities, alongside local newspaper postal details.
Democratic reformers unveil a two step strategy to block revision of the 1972 delegate guidelines. ADA backs applying the rules to all party committees while criticizing past advocates for openness. Key issue is whether convention delegations reflect women youth and minorities relative to state populations.
Kansas teachers show skepticism toward joining a larger labor umbrella as NEA leaders study a merger with the American Federation of Teachers. Neely notes fears of AFL-CIO domination but stresses the KNEA’s focus on professionalism and public education. The talks could span months, with limited local impact expected.
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