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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1970
Page
1
In a city on the West Coast the school leader proposes a drastic plan to shorten the school day by one hour and slash graduation requirements by ten percent, trimming the four-year program to 3.5 years to meet growth with fewer classrooms and teachers next fall. The plan argues for streamlined education amid rapid community growth, sparking debate over reduced schooling.
Inflation and salary demands push educators to reexamine courses and services. Emphasis shifts toward practical training and vocational education while tax bills reflect dollar problems in education. Leaders are urged to embrace change for better modern education.
A TV ad argues railroads are essential while profits fall 71 percent and 22 lines lose money. Penn Central faces bankruptcy amid inflation and high costs, with calls for relaxed controls or possible government takeover and higher costs under public operation.
A reader asks Dr Thosteson about persistent palm erythema and seasonal intensification. They describe red inside hands year round with heat sensation and scattered deeper red speckles, outside of hands unaffected.
Readers discuss skin reactions to soaps and detergents, possible causes from liver disease to pregnancy, inner ear trouble and labyrinthitis, and explain vaginal plastic surgery including recovery and risks. A note urges patients to consult their physician, with prayer included.
The Atlantic Pacific Inter Oceanic Canal Study Commission ends a six year review with a $32.88 billion sea level canal across Panama parallel to the Panama Canal. It warns of budgetary, diplomatic and ecological hurdles in the US and Panama and notes a 14 year construction timeline if approved.
Washington AP report says the Nixon administration targets inflation by pressuring wage and price gains while the Federal Reserve cut the discount rate from 5 to 5 percent. The move signals easier money as CPI shows ongoing inflation of about 7.2 percent annually. The White House readies a tougher inflation alert and may appeal to unions and management for moderation.
Washington AP Nixon signed a new three year farm bill as parity ratio fell to 68 percent of the 1910-14 base, the lowest since 1983. Prices for hogs beef and the overall prices received index slipped while operating costs rose, amid USDA delays on announcing 1971 program details.
New York AP reports most TV viewers were too old to identify with Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh. The NBC short Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day pleased adults with Milne’s script and gentle animation. Hamlet, NBC’s two hour British import, fared poorly in Nielsen ratings, while Marcus Welby topped the week. NBC announced schedule shuffles for January and March, moving Julia to Tuesday nights and adding extended movie broadcasts. Bird’s Eye View will join Red Skelton’s Monday slot after March as Don Knotts and Adam 12 adjustments take effect.
Three public interest groups move to spotlight the social and economic problems of workers on the nation 18,000 corporate farms. They argue big business dominates food industries while keeping farm labor underpaid, with a $75,000 Field Foundation grant funding six months of outreach and accountability efforts.
A dense TV schedule lists Munsters It s Your Bet and Van Dyke shows through the night. Major items include Beverly Hillbillies Run Simon Run to Rome With Love Marcus Welby and CBS News Special.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for in town and out of trade area readers. In town rates are one month 1.29 dollars, three months 3.86, six months 6.70, and one year 12.36. Out of town rates are one month 2.06, three months 5.15, six months 9.79, and one year 18.54, with a 3 percent deduction for out of state subscribers.
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