16 Dec 1972
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1972
Page
1
Ottawa Herald page two recalls a sudden ice storm disrupting daily routines. Cows turn tails to the storm as a lesson on resilience while a college boy adapts by parking south. A lighthearted family exchange features Christmas gifts socks and ties, with playful social commentary on holiday prep and store mischief.
In a year-end reflection, the piece notes no women in the U.S. Senate, 14 in the House, none in the cabinet or governors, and few in courts. An editorial mocks women candidates, while Sen George McGovern’s pledge to back former party chair Jean Westwood is viewed skeptically.
A reader asks what a slipped disc is and whether surgery is needed. The doctor notes that slipped disc is a common but imprecise term and mentions that operation may be a last resort with specifics to be discussed.
The article explains spinal discs cushion vertebrae and how distortion can press nerves, causing back or leg pain. It covers outcomes of non surgical care, the potential of bone graft fusion for relief, and cites President Kennedy as a famous patient who underwent such surgery. It also includes reader questions on tempor al arthritis trigeminal neuralgia artificial sweeteners smoking asthma and ends with a devotional prayer.
A dense printed TV log lists shows across hours from noon to late night including Monkees, NFL games, films, news, and religious programs. It catalogs many programs by title, channel, and time, reflecting a full day’s rhythm of entertainment and public affairs.
Hollywood roars over The Godfather blockbuster and studios plan a sequel extending the Corleone saga into the 1960s Las Vegas era. Al Pacino Richard Castellano and Robert Duvall touted for returning roles while Marlon Brando may join in flashbacks to the Mafia Don’s early years. Coppola and Puzo to coauthor. Brando age-appropriate in new material.
NBC led prime time lunar coverage for nearly five hours from 7:30 p.m. EST, sparking interruptions to air the final mission. ABC followed with two hours 45 minutes, CBS about two hours 10 minutes, all focusing on the astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt.
An eventful week in business saw FTC charge Xerox with monopoly via patent and Rank Xerox ties while airline pricing shifted. Trans World cut lounges and fares, foreign and U S trans Atlantic rates to be set by market, United sought to drop fares with advance payment deal. Nixon to seek wage price control extension. Grumman refused Navy option on F14s citing losses. ITT taps Francis Dunleavy as president as Harold Geneen steps back.
Ottawa Herald lists address and masthead with editor Robert B Wellington. It shows subscription rates for trade area by mail and out of area, plus carrier and tax details. The notice branding notes Associated Press rights and local news use.
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