24 Aug 1971
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1971
Page
1
Ottawa Herald reports that reactions to Nixon's wage price freeze split along lines, with AFL-CIO chief George Meany condemning cooperation, UAW leader Leonard Woodcock threatening action over wage raises, and longshoremen head Harry Bridges refusing to end the dispute.
A dock strike threatens disruption for diverse livelihoods from bicycle sellers to wheat farmers. The discourse centers on a policy perceived as favoring the rich and property owners, while claiming the plan aims to stimulate the economy and boost employment. Labor leaders are criticized for being out of touch with working people.
An old warning resurfaces in Franklin County about ringers selling inflated lightning rods and other goods while a nearby county reports a bill collector with a questionable list taking payments. Residents are urged to deal with established merchants to avoid losses and fraud.
A reader asks Dr Thosteson about safe play with a newborn. They describe parents lifting the baby, tickling feet, and grabbing him while asleep to trigger jumps and arm movements, seeking guidance on appropriate conduct. The note highlights parental concern for infant safety and development.
A reader asks if teasing a baby can cause later fears, and Dr Thesteson cautions such behavior can provoke anxiety though unlikely to cause stuttering. Other questions explain severe malabsorption, inverted nipples signaling possible danger, and acne myths about sexual relief and masturbation.
A devotional excerpt urges readers to clothe themselves in spiritual armor and seek divine guidance. It asks for strength to choose right, keep hearts pure, and follow God’s will through Christ.
Hollywood icon James Stewart, 63, remains calm amid TV chaos as NBC cast him in The Jimmy Stewart Show. He will star as a forgetful professor with a wife, children, and a grandson in a family comedy format, while maintaining work discipline and limited outside commitments.
East German intelligence uses an unorthodox loan scheme at 3 percent to recruit West German government and military personnel. Applicants who avoid discussing funding needs are favored, with loans intended to coax undercover informants. Recruits may later be placed in public service or industry after completing studies backed by the scheme.
Hal Boyle muses on memory as a grab bag of bittersweet moments from yesterday. He recalls dogs named Hector and Tige, pie contests, belt to galluses speeches, and the era when the automobile reshaped life, offering a nostalgic vignette of midcentury American habits.
Eliot Janeway, longtime economic critic, retains sharp doubts about the administration’s plan. He predicts a Dow near 500, warns of labor unrest, and argues the package lacks listening to history and to Rep. Wilbur Mills. He endorses a wage bargain stretch out lasting a year to ease inflationary pressures.
Historic wreck of the Tryal, first British ship to reach Australia, sabotaged by divers. Underwater charges damaged its cannon and anchors, with more detonators found nearby. The 1622 merchantman foundered off Monte Bello Islands 1,200 miles north of Perth, killing 97. It carried gold sovereigns valued at 280000 dollars, never recovered.
A dense TV guide lists dozens of time slots with programs across channels including News Weather Petticoat Junction Beverly Hillbillies CBS Fall Preview Marcus Welby The Sheriff Ransom For A Dead Man The Waves Here Come The WAVES Cape Holland segments and late night fare such as Merv Griffin Tonight Tonight and The Lady Eve among many others.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription terms for trade area and out of area readers, with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual rates. It notes tax considerations and AP content rights held by the publication, under editor Robert B. Wellington.
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