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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1972
Page
2
Editorial notes past jokes about President Johnson cutting lights at the White House. It argues current lighting often wastes energy with 90 percent of systems producing only half light for the energy used. Forecasts rising power rates and future shortages.
The piece argues for reduced lighting as oil and gas dwindle, urging use of solar energy and efficient practices. It suggests cleaning reflectors, using zone lighting to brighten reading areas while dimming elsewhere, and notes small savings per household could scale for power companies facing rising demand.
The article recalls Arthur Bremer's murder attempt on Gov. Wallace and his father's claim of mental illness. It notes Bremer was ruled legally sane and that the U.S. Senate debates tougher handgun laws, with limited restrictions and no broad ban on private gun ownership. The piece urges stricter measures to protect public figures and citizens alike.
A Herald reporter asked a highway trooper how many of four wreck occupants wore seat belts. none were wearing them, and three were injured. Two would have avoided injury with belts, the third less seriously hurt. Uncle Sam weighs mandatory use, but enforcement is doubtful. Insurance penalties may push compliance.
A 14 year old girl writes seeking medical help for suspected mononucleosis while fearing to tell her doctor. She worries about parental reaction and the potential upset it may cause at home.
A student reports two weeks of sore throat loss of appetite fatigue and social withdrawal. The health expert explains mono as common among youth often labeled the kissing disease and stresses rest proper nutrition and early doctor and parental notification to prevent complications.
Washington reports that the Soviet Union began buying U.S. soybeans for the first time, with estimates of 46 million to 40 million bushels, boosting expectations for strong prices next season. The sales accompany a $750 million three year grain shipment pact and brisk wheat demand, while USDA issues its initial crop production estimate predicting a record 1.27 billion bushels.
Weston Edwards of TI Home Transfer Service Corp describes the firm’s 1800 home sales last year valued over 50 million with a 6000 loss and projects 2000 sales this year. The model relies on fees rather than buying low or selling high, with TI charging a flat roughly 1000 dollars plus 11 to 13 percent of the sale price.
CBS moves 25 percent of daytime shows to new formats led by Bud Grant to attract adult female viewers. The plan includes The Joker's Wild The New Price is Right and Gambit replacing reruns of Lucy and Beverly Hillbillies as Family Affair shifts afternoon. Serial dramas like As The World Turns Search for Tomorrow and The Guiding Light remain top draws though audience has drifted with more serials on air.
Hal Boyle argues self-pity and complacency are the two greatest human sins not crimes. He warns against complacency, noting lives full of bold experiences and quirky boasts to illustrate how easily one can feel secure yet miss true meaning.
A dense broadcast schedule details daytime and late night programs across stations, listing news, weather, sports, and a mix of soap operas, game shows, comedies, and movies. Notable entries include Sesame Street, Hogan's Heroes, Love Lucy, The Tonight Show, and major film titles, with multiple channel and time annotations.
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