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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1972
Page
2
Congress sent to the President a 30.5 billion welfare bill, 1.7 billion above request. With Republicans in the White House and Democrats controlling Congress, the figure fuels discussion on budget, federal spending, and economic impact ahead of the November election.
The writer argues August 14 1972 that welfare and medical assistance funding faces added burdens for states. Nixon may veto and send back for cutbacks. Democrats would claim he hates the poor while the taxpaying public bears the cost. Congress is accused of buying votes with taxpayer money.
The editorial argues no-fault insurance should be handled at the state level and notes Congress has paused its bill, pushing it back to committee, while state legislatures may act next. It cites Kansas as a missing adopter and warns federal intervention could be avoided with timely state action. It also critiques the legal profession after a Brooklyn case involving a 36-year-old avowed heroin addict impersonating a lawyer and mocks bar pomp with a proposal for an honorary degree.
Reader asks if alcohol worsens high blood pressure high cholesterol and arterial hardening. The letter seeks medical guidance on safe drinking levels and potential cardiovascular impact for patients with these conditions.
A reader asks about alcohol's effect on blood pressure and weight. Dr Thosteson advises moderation, notes alcohol can raise heart strain and interact with BP meds, and suggests discussing intake with a doctor. The column also answers brief health Qs on smallpox vaccine for cold sores, nose reshaping, and red palms, ending with a prayer.
AP reporter Wes Gallagher tours China to explain how the People’s Liberation Army is embedded in civilian governance and daily life. He visits the 196th Division, engaged in farming, manufacturing, and local administration, illustrating a unique military role in government, education, and industry under Maoist directives.
Washington AP reports Aug 1 cattle in six major feedlot states up 18 percent from a year earlier, totaling about 7.8 million head. Texas, the top producer, saw the largest gain. Placements in July rose 0.8 percent, weights up 12 pounds for steers and 6 for heifers, signaling heavier cattle and slightly higher beef output this fall. DALLAS AP notes a former Parkland Hospital patient, Orlenia Slike, sent $100 to aid a needy woman, recounting her birth in 1933 and her former name Mrs. Orlenia Whitehead.
Ottawa Kansas daily TV log details a dense slate from 5:00 PM through midnight with programs across News Weather Sports Sitcoms Adventures dramas and films. Notable items include Sesame Street Leave It To Beaver Mister Rogers Dukes Hogan's Heroes War And Peace and The Tonight Show. The page lists stations channels and time blocks for local broadcasting.
In Bowie Maryland a Belair Baptist Church sign declares Jesus Saves and at today’s prices that’s a miracle marking bold storefront faith. The message blends religious faith with promotional language as shoppers and residents pass by. The unusual sign reflects local culture and commerce intersecting in a simple roadside message.
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