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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1970
Page
1
A Pennsylvania plastics firm that bought 17 acres in Lawrence’s industrial park plans a 3 to 4 million dollar plant with 250 jobs in full production. The project is delayed amid negative local perceptions, the executive noting troubling regional news about marijuana and bombings.
The speaker condemns a TV program reference and a bombing remark as harmful to Lawrence and Kansas. It warns that such statements can damage a community’s hard earned image needed to attract business and industry, with lasting negative effects beyond the moment.
A conference panel trimmed the Defense Department budget by 2.1 billion, leaving 66.6 billion as the largest single item. Military leaders warn further cuts will hit states of critics. The piece notes a strong defense PR operation, questions about Army intelligence spying on Congress, and cites Eisenhower’s warning about a too-powerful military.
A patient writes to Dr Thosteson describing a floating kidney diagnosis and reports undergoing extensive tests. They report episodes of severe symptoms and seek expert guidance on diagnosis, treatment options, and potential risks. The letter signals ongoing medical uncertainty and urgency.
A reader asks if elevating the bed and delaying activity helps a floating kidney. Dr Thosteson explains that the kidney sometimes moves with standing but is not always harmful. options include girdles, weight gain for added fat, or surgery to anchor the kidney if pain is severe. Additional letters discuss alcohol effects on cirrhosis, blood type basics, Pap tests, and prayers.
CBS televised a UNICEF program titled A World of Love featuring U.N. personnel children in native costumes. Julie Andrews recalled Christmas themes while Richard Burton and Audrey Hepburn performed. Barbra Streisand sang about a new baby as Streisand’s segment blended with Hepburn’s group. Bill Cosby and Florence Henderson guided the child performers.
Kansas district court judges see pay rise from 7 000 to 17 500 but face a crowded urban docket, alleged outside business interests, and calls for reforms. Debates focus on qualification, retirement, appointment versus election, campaign influence, and improved removal rules amid a wide state ranking gap.
In Lawrence Kansas a group of about 30 street youth gathered at the police station on a Christmas eve gesture to ease past clashes. A handwritten card signed by unknown senders and a poem by Barni Mitchell connected youths with townspeople in a spirit of peace amid years of tension and violence.
A dense TV log lists daily hour by hour programming across networks featuring Munsters, Dick Van Dyke, Petticoat Junction, News, Weather, Sports, various comedies and dramas, classic films, and late-night talk. Includes long roster of shows like I Love Lucy, Beverly Hillbillies, Gunsmoke style titles, and cultural programs.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for within and outside trade area, including monthly and yearly rates, with different pricing for in state and out of state. It notes a three percent sales tax deduction for out of state subscribers and credits Associated Press news use.
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