10 Aug 1971
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1971
Page
1
The piece argues against the view that lunar missions waste funds. It notes readers often forget Apollo 15 astronauts Scott Irwin Worden and Armstrong and contends ignorance and prejudice are mindsets not tied to space expenditure. The author rejects the idea that money saved on space would cure ignorance and disease.
The author argues billions spent on moon flights are worthwhile. Beyond technology, benefits include progress for the human spirit, courage, and the drive to explore. The piece contrasts risk with Columbus and Wright brothers, urging continued exploration.
The article predicts higher prices for 1972 car models as anti pollution devices and safety standards raise costs. It notes Uncle Sam's safety and environmental push, future emission rules, and airbags will add to bills. A motor company source warns airbags incur repair plus replacement costs after a single accident. The piece compares car buyers to cyclists in face of rising expenses.
A reader writes about a long standing eye condition blepharitis causing crusty mornings and sparse lashes. Dr Thosteson explains blepharitis as chronic inflammation of the eyelid margins with scaling redness lash distortion and slow regrowth.
Reader asks about causes and treatments for eye trouble and allergies, stressing expert diagnosis. Dr Thosteson cites infections allergies wind dust poor nutrition and eye hygiene as factors, recommends rest balanced diet and avoiding eye rubbing, plus doctor prescribed eyewash. Also notes gold salts for rheumatoid arthritis effective only for specific types and injections. A reader asks about leg shaving safety. doctor says shaving is less harmful than depilatories, suggests electric shavers. Another asks about Medic Alert emblem. guidance directs writing to Medic Alert in Turlock California.
A brief prayer asks for divine help to love neighbors, uphold others in prayer, share a word for God, and aid the needy. The invocation ends in Christ’s name.
Kay Medford, veteran Broadway and Hollywood actress, discusses working with Dean Martin. She explains the stock company sketches and how Martin reads cue cards to drive comedy. Her past TV try with To Rome With Love failed, but this time she is living in a hotel while filming and doing short sketches to test dynamics.
Atlanta's mayor Sam Massell Jr. 43, known for showmanship, hosted a one hour radio DJ set on Fat Sam at a local rock station. The liberal Democrat rose to power in 1969 via a diverse coalition, shaping Atlanta's politics amid urban ills including traffic, pollution, and racial tensions.
Hal Boyle muses on left handed men in marriages to right handed wives noting moodiness and moral gardening. He jokes about crapshooters, smells, aging TV networks for the elderly, and purple dresses on women. He also mentions Sweden funding nuclear power plants in 1970 with billions in credits.
New York AP reports Premier Chou Enlai told James Reston that Communist China will not mediate the Vietnam War in any way and will keep backing forces opposed to the United States until a complete U S withdrawal. He voiced concern over renewed Japanese militarism, discussed Taiwan Korea and Korea unification, and proposed global talks to abolish nuclear weapons.
Several area residents are named as participants in Emporia State University summer commencement exercises at 7 30 p m Friday. Names include Loren Litteer Daniel Bennett Dennis Klumpe Linda Caldwell Doris Alexander Duane Robison Robert Smith Patrick McFadden Leigh Reynolds Sherida Dieterich Nancy Fivian Joyce Birkenholz Roger Christian Letha Figgins Petty Murphy Sister Kocher Raymond Burgoon and others from Osawatomie Ottawa Paola Burlingame Garnett Greeley Lyndon Pomona.
The log lists daily television airings from 5 PM to midnight including Munsters I Love Lucy Petticoat Junction and many soap operas with News Weather Sports shows, movies, and talk programs. It notes titles and times across channels with multiple sports and game shows as scheduled.
Ottawa Herald lists in state and trade area rates for print subscriptions with monthly and yearly options. Rates include tax details and a 3 percent tax deduction for out of state subscribers. The paper credits The Associated Press for local news and dispatches.
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