07 Dec 1972
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1972
Page
1
Editorial from Brussels analyzes NATO cost debates. It argues Europe will struggle to offset troops costs as inflation erodes funding. It notes inflation raises European defense expenses and could negate any additional spending by other nations to aid the United States in maintaining 300,000 plus American troops in Europe.
The administration opposes cutting overseas military forces, arguing that nuclear arms and space delivery raise the cost of maintaining ground troops in Europe. With defense and balance of payments deficits approaching $80 billion annually, critics say Europe prospers at America’s expense and urge focusing on domestic issues.
The Price Commission granted 1973 model price hikes after new equipment costs. Government plans 1975 76 deadlines to curb emissions raise industry uncertainty as car makers struggle to meet standards within affordable pricing. Critics argue pollution concentrates in big cities, not all cars, urging focus on real culprits.
Kansas senator Robert Dole, serving as Republican National Chairman by Nixon’s request, faces pressure to resign amid liberal ire and losses for Kansas GOP allies. Salina Journal quips Dole has eight of nine lives, suggesting fragile political footing but hints he may retain the role through next year before a homefront campaign.
Federal funds for farm to market roads are being diverted to cities after a 1970 Kansas law reshaped gasoline tax shares. 83 rural counties now receive less federal secondary road aid, while 22 counties with larger populations gain more, sparking rural concern over the reform.
Kansas counties debate federal and state shares of gasoline tax aid for secondary roads. Sedgwick County rose from 177,104 to 923,421 in federal funds over three years while Jewell County declined from 90,357 to 29,874 after formula changes. County engineers press for western areas' fair share.
A reader asks why sciatica from the pelvis to the knee persists and what helps. The doctor explains heat offers little relief, as the pain stems from nerve irritation rather than muscle tension, and recommends seeking thorough evaluation for root causes and appropriate treatment.
The letter explains sciatica pain stems from nerve pressure near the spine and urges medical evaluation with possible X rays, noting back braces can help. It also addresses infant tear formation, contraceptive foam pregnancy concerns, and ends with a prayer seeking guidance and generosity.
USDA reports natural trees edge artificial varieties in 35-37 percent of households with 33 percent using artificial trees and two percent using both. 10-15 percent now sold via chase-and-cut. Growth in nursery plantings and a 210 million dollar retail season underline Christmas tree farming as a sizable industry with 35 million trees cut in 1971 and plans to plant 85 million seedlings for harvest in 6 to 12 years.
The Ottawa Kansas daily TV grid lists extensive programming across channels with News Weather and multiple network shows. Notable items include Sesame Street Lost in Space Hogan's Heroes Truth or Consequences Beverly Hillbillies Mayberry RFD High Chaparral Wall Street Week and The Homecoming A Christmas Story among many afternoon and evening broadcasts with ads and station identifications.
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