12 Jan 1971
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1971
Page
1
Franklin County commissioners and the district judge clash over a new jail and tied facilities. They argue to defer spending until a joint, long term program is developed that addresses city and county needs, including police HQ, courthouse, parking, and future development.
The piece notes a fast growing county business sector selling home security gear from anti burglary locks to full electronic systems. It cites FBI estimates of two million yearly U S burglaries and suggests that renters in large cities face insurance issues while rural mid America may be less targeted.
A reader asks if cold and flu shots build lasting immunity. The doctor explains that colds and flu trigger immune response, but immunity from these viruses is not long lasting and wanes faster than immunity to some diseases.
Thosteson explains long lasting immunity from smallpox and aging immunity from vaccines. He notes boosters are required for entry and return to the U.S. and emphasizes flu and colds require annual or frequent boosters or rely on past exposure for partial protection. The column includes reader questions on lung function tests, a saltwater remedy for nausea, and a brief prayer.
Washington AP report cites Dr R B Sharji saying tighter marketing controls for swine helped reduce hog cholera to 69 confirmed cases in calendar year 1970 from 1 481 in 1969. Sharman notes progress toward eradicating the disease with most declines occurring in the last six months of 1970 and expectations for further reductions in 1971.
President Nixon unveils new depreciation regulations to speed writeoffs on machinery and production facilities, boosting business gains by about 2.7 billion dollars while avoiding Congress. Critics warn it worsens deficits and complicates revenue sharing plans.
New York readers are invited to view winter fears as a catalog of maladies from chronophobia and dipsophobia to pedophobia and monophobia. The piece playfully lists numerous phobias tied to cold weather and seasonal gloom, offering a humorous spin on hypochondria.
New York banks posted solid profits for 1970 with ratios showing gains around 9 percent on average, despite tight money, interest rate problems, and recession fears. Major banks like J. P. Morgan & Co up 21.9 percent, Hartford National 10.9, First Chicago 14.3, and First National Bank Dallas 19.2. Banks benefited from loans, trust departments, and investments, challenging the view that lenders suffered.
A dense telecast listing covers a full day of programs across channels with dozens of titles. It lists news weather sports movies and familiar shows such as Petticoat Junction Green Acres Beverly Hills Billies Lucille Ball programs Tonight Merv Griffin and Dick Cavett along with game shows soap operas and the recurring Munsters and Batman style features across morning to post midnight hours. The entry captures the era’s mix of network and syndicated fare and names several hosts and programs reflecting a busy regional TV guide.
Ottawa Herald announces subscription rates for trade ores by mail with monthly and yearly options and higher outside trade area pricing. Out of state subscribers face a 3 percent sales tax deduction, and The Associated Press retains exclusive publication rights to local news and AP dispatches.
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