Sad Salute Reflects Struggles of Small Businesses
In Abilene a National Salute to Small Business honored eight million U S firms and the Small Business Administration act. President Nixon sent greetings but could not attend amid concerns over rising costs, shortages, and closures facing gas stations, grocers, and butcher shops. The piece suggests the event reads more like a memorial than a celebration given the era's economic strain.
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Abilene
Eisenhower
Small Business Administration
Nixon
America
Euthanasia debate for rural towns raises issue locals may die
John Marshall Evans reports from Evanston Illinois where Wilbur Thompson an economics professor warns that some rural American towns face an incurable economic sickness. He suggests considering a reversal of growth including possible consolidation of police services as a way to keep viable towns. Over 1500 state legislators gathered in Chicago to discuss euthanasia and rural America with some calling for serious talk.
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John Marshall
Evanston
Ill
America
Wilbur Thompson
Thompson
Wayne State University
Northwestern University
Chicago
Fix the goddamn car says Gardner on Watergate side shows
During hearings on Watergate critics urge focus on real work. John Gardner recalls a tale of people arguing where to go while their car is broken. He emphasizes fixing the car before choosing a destination amid national scandals.
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White House
John Gardner
Phoenix
San Francisco
Oregon Coast
House Reduction in Kansas Would Cut 125 to 80
A Kansas Senate House committee recommends trimming the House from 125 to 80 members, aligning two representatives for each of the 40 senators. Support cites easier reapportionment and smaller staff. opponents warn of reduced rural voice and city control. Passage is unlikely as lawmakers resist cutting their seats.
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Senate
House
Kansas House
Ceonce
Yoqur
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
Associated Press
Shin splints concerns and sports activity guidance
A parent asks Dr Thosteson about a 15 year old with shin splints who wants to keep playing. The letter requests explanation of shin splints, risks of continuing activity, and recommended treatment beyond leg wrapping to allow ongoing sports participation.
Rest is essential for shin splint recovery and conditioning
The advisor urges rest and reduced activity for shin splints with wrapping and heat as helpful aids. Rest allows swollen muscles to subside before gradual return to activity. The guidance emphasizes there is no substitute for rest despite impatience.
Extensive TV schedule log spans day and night lineups
A detailed listing of a full day of television programming across channels, including News, Weather, Sports, and diverse shows from Sesame Street to Hogan's Heroes and Perry Mason. It notes times, titles, and some musical and sports events, reflecting a dense historical schedule segment.
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Kansas
Sports Today
Art Linkletter
Sabrina
Jackson Five
Osmonds
Jetsons
Amazing Chan
Pink Panther
Ultraman
Electric Company
Underdog
Brady Kids
Barkleys
Johnny Sokko
Archie
Funky Phantom
Lidsville
Fat Albert
Sesame Street
Dennis the Menace
Tombstone
Day of Discovery
Treehouse Club
Herald OF Truth
Kathryn Kuhlman
Oral Roberts
Dr. Falwell
TBA
Dimensions In Black
Bob Harrington
Ben Stewart
Camera Three
Rex Humbard
Meet the Press
Look Up
Perspective
Insight
Rollin
Charles Blair
Baby
Perry Mason
Bobby Goldsboro
Johnny Coal
Sports Challenge
Jimmy Bright
CBS Sports Illustrated
Joe Krieger
CBS News
News
Lassie
Moorefield
B. J
Eddie Outward Bound
Zoom
Hee Haw
Lawrence Welk
Dick van Dyke
M.A.S.H
FBI
Mannix
Columbo
Masterpiece Theatre
Mickey
Barnaby Jones
Firing Line
Night Gallery
Protectors
Sanford and Son
Nashville Music
Porter Wagoner
Johnny Carson
Wax Museum
Esus
Don Stewart
Dinah Shore
Grace Crawford
Somerset
All My Children
Jeff's Collie
Erica
Force of Arms
Theonie
Mister Rogers
Speedracer
Secret Storm
Petticoat Junction
Merv Griffin
Bonanza
Star Trek
Munsters
H.R. Pufnstuf
TV Weatherman
World News
Wild Kingdom
Beverly Hillbillies
Joe Garagiola
Cambridge
Reds
Pirates
Wilburn Brothers
Mr. Eliot
Goris Day
Howard Cosell
Miami Dolphins
Jove Lucy
Retail food price basket up 15 percent this spring US farms
A Washington AP item reports the Agriculture Department's Outlook and Situation Board found the retail market basket of farm foods rose 15 percent this spring from last, totaling $1,497 annually for Q2. Meat drove most gains, while farm income rose faster than expenses.
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Washington
U.S
Agriculture Department
Department
Outlook and Situation Board
Things We Could All Do Without Says Hal Boyle
Hal Boyle comments on modern excesses with a humorous catalog of items to disdain from musical liquor bottles to loud fashion, high IQ individuals lacking motivation, athlete strikes, and other social annoyances. The column ends with a light prayer and notes publication details for Ottawa Kansas.
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New York
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Ottawa Herald
George C. Thostes
J.L
Bowling For Dollars
Dragnet
High Chaparral
George Kirby
World Press
Hollywood Squares
Johnny Mann
Animal World
Brady Bunch
Washington Week In Review
Mancini Generation
Little People
Room 222
Playhouse New York
Changing Music
Eddie Outward
Dick Cavett
Country
Christ
Yankees
McHale's Navy
Wide World of Sports
Buck Owens
Survival
Target
Reasoner Report
Hee.Haw
Mr. Magoo
Carrascalendas
Adam
Partridge Family
Jarrett
Paul Lynde
Bridget
Bernie
Adam-12
Burns and Schreiber
Mary Tyler Moore
Sergeant Rutledge
Bob Newhart
Tom Jones
Black Castle
Shiloh
Rallin
Comanche Creek
Cleophus Robinson
Johnny Cypher
Christopher
General Hospital
Peyton Place
Treehouse Lane
Andy Griffith
Mike Douglas
Hal Boyle
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