31 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1971
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald argues Nixon’s plan to reform the Agriculture Department will streamline USDA to focus on farmers via price supports and research while shedding peripheral programs like food stamps and rural housing. It notes staff reductions and transfers, but says the move serves farmers and rural areas if common sense prevails over politics.
Rep. Robert Talkington proposes a state lottery and pari mutuel wagering with nonprofit raffles and games. Kansans reject legalization, fearing city crime syndicates and vice overruns, preferring continued prohibition to avoid gambling and prostitution.
A Kansas political flap centers on Dolph Simons Jr. being named by John Montgomery as a top Republican gubernatorial prospect and praised for leadership of the Lawrence Journal-World. Eschewing Senate hints, editorials in Emporia Gazette link Docking to future races while urging consideration of Dolph Jr. for governor.
A mother asks if a 23 year old with one undescended testicle can have children. Doctors advised no surgery previously. she notes a friend was told to undergo surgery. The physician responds that one descended testis does not cause sterility and states the probability of future children remains possible if other factors are equal.
The letter discusses treating undescended testes in boys, preferring hormones first, surgery later, and considerations for when surgery is declined. It also answers readers about degenerative arthritis, defines objective versus subjective findings, and explains the permanence of electrolysis for hair removal.
A sprawling TV grid lists hundreds of programs across nights with channels, times, and many mentions of classic shows. It names News Weather Sports parades sports specials films cartoons and game shows along with hosts and guest stars across multiple networks.
Washington AP report from the Agriculture Department notes December prices lift overall farm values by about two percent. Corn rose 11 cents to 1.08 per bushel for the month ending December 15, with sorghum, oats and barley also higher. Beef cattle averaged 29.80 per hundredweight, up 30 cents from November while hogs at 19.70 per hundredweight gained 80 cents. Eggs, soybeans, wheat and other commodities also posted increases.
New York AP report notes rising disillusionment with self regulation in markets. It outlines a shift toward government control, amid ongoing concerns about industry safeguarding and public interest. Farm and futures data show record volumes and rising prices in 1971 with soybeans leading trading.
New York AP profile recounts how Fannie Flagg stumbled into key breaks from Miss Congeniality to Candid Camera stunts. She recalls Byron Paul casting after a casual West Coast visit, and notes a rise from Alabama pageants to a hit TV role with Dick Van Dyke.
The Ottawa Daily Ledger lists subscription rates for trade area and out of area, with monthly to yearly plans and state tax details. Editor Robert B. Wellington notes AP dispatch rights and local news publication is AP exclusive.
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