23 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1971
Page
1
Editorial notes Maine's Margaret Chase Smith complains that many senators spend more time campaigning than attending to Senate duties. She backs a constitutional amendment to require a minimum number of roll call votes, accusing colleagues of moonlighting to boost income from speechmaking and other outside activities.
The piece argues that many seek national goals from Senate service and notes that a presence requirement would only temporarily deter lawmakers. It suggests voters bear most responsibility, claiming constitutional fixes won’t solve attendance issues if electors ignore attendance records.
The Federal Highway Administration adopted a revised manual with safety and traffic groups, requiring Kansas to update about 500,000 road signs along 10,000 miles. Colors and wording will change to align with European standards. Visually the shift pleases, but financially it inflates sign company profits.
A reader asks how long to delay pregnancy after German measles vaccination given their daughter had not had German measles before a college physical and was vaccinated. The question seeks medical guidance for timing post vaccination before conceiving.
A reader asks about a baby's hearing after vaccination and when reliable tests can start. The doctor notes about 2 percent of preschoolers have hearing defects from infections and advises waiting until age two or three for tests, with ear, tonsil, and adenoids checked first.
As 1972 approaches, tax preparers note the year brings a new Nixon act. A key provision allows a credit of half the amount of political contributions up to 25 dollars per person and double for married couples. Prepaying deductible expenses before year end may boost benefits under the new standard deduction, while planning a New Year’s Eve marriage could affect filing status and tax owed for the entire year.
Washington reports Nixon aides warn inflation could accelerate as the economy shifts from freeze to thaw. CPI for December will show the extent of the inflation spike, with officials expecting a short-lived rise amid post freeze price adjustments and controls.
Washington AP reports with 1972 winter wheat output forecast near 1.3 billion bushels, a new record if spring deliveries push total wheat to 1.6 billion bushels. A government survey in January will gauge spring planting and potential acreage idling to curb production.
A dense list of prime time and late night programs across channels, detailing episodes, specials, movies, and talk shows from 5:00 p.m. through 1:00 a.m. Includes familiar titles like Petticoat Junction, The Munsters, Bewitched, The Carolers, and The Tonight programs, with multiple news weather and special segments interspersed. The log notes sequence, timing, and recurring series across classic television lineups.
New York AP notes The Great American Dream Machine on PBS as the bright spot of Wednesday viewing but finds most segments stumble. A class study on Fascinating Womanhood and a middle aged women infidelity discussion fall flat while Marshall Efron’s food gag lacks laughs. The show ends stronger with a Nativity ballet and campus religious movement report. NBC counters with Nam hindsight covering Kennedy era decisions and Indochina entanglement.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details with an Ottawa address, editor Wellington, and subscription prices for trade area and outside trade area. Rates include monthly, three, six, and yearly options. out of state subscribers receive a 3 percent sales tax deduction.
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