26 Dec 1972
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1972
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald notes a sharp fall in German measles cases due to Kansas legislation and immunization efforts. Eugene F. Dina of the State Health Department reports about a 70 percent drop from 641 rubella cases in 1971 to 192 by December 9 of the current year, with rubella birth defects down from 42 to 25.
In Kansas during the 1960s outbreak a campaign of free measles immunization clinics was launched after Rep Bert Chaney urged action. The result is fewer babies born with crippling defects and more births, as lawmakers authorized vaccination to control rubella.
Governor Robert Docking and Kansas Republican leaders finally met after initial refusals. The session produced little beyond a plan to try again, with both sides trading the mansion versus Statehouse meeting location. The tone hints at lingering tensions despite public cooperation rhetoric.
A USDA FAS report links India’s drought reduced 1972 grain output by seven million tons to rising imports next year. India may buy 2–3 million tons of grain, mostly wheat, with mid December purchases around 350 000 tons of wheat and 100 000 tons of sorghum.
Readers discuss the usefulness of local poison control centers and how service levels differ. Some centers guide callers from the first call, others assist only doctors, and funding and staff quality shape what help is available. Observations include the need for rapid advice in poison cases and the role of community support.
New York AP describes a year of disciplined consumer behavior amid an overall spending spree. Attitude mattered as buyers exercised judgment, sought discounts, and favored price tags. autos, imports grew, savings soared, while stocks and mutual funds faced redemptions and waning enthusiasm. Consumers balanced restraint with selective spending and merchants shared the economy.
The piece addresses aging Americans facing diminished respect and space in urban families, notes inflation and wage changes, and previews upcoming Social Security measures. It highlights rising benefits, higher payroll taxes, and rules allowing retirees to earn extra income in 1973 without losing benefits.
Ottawa Kansas listings present a dense broadcast map with multiple channels and long run of programs. Highlights include Sesame Street Lost In Space News Weather sports Hogan's Heroes and Dramas such as Bonanza Hawaii Five-O and Perry Mason with movies like Calamity Jane And Sam Bass. Abbreviated schedules show air times and station notes for daily publication.
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