25 Jan 1971
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1971
Page
1
William Falstad, state GOP chairman, urges moving filing deadlines and the primary to June with the election on the first Tuesday in June. He also proposes advancing party deadlines and adjusting the August primary toward September to shorten the campaign window before the general election.
The piece argues that modern campaigns are expensive and protracted, reducing the value of long campaigns. It notes that instant communication makes three month campaigns unnecessary and laments a June primary stretching through summer. It predicts candidates will press for votes year round and calls five weeks ample for formal campaigning.
President Nixon, in a state of the union address, urges welfare reform with a floor under family income and work incentives, full peacetime prosperity, inflation curb, environmental cleanups, universal health care, cancer research, revenue sharing, and a cabinet reorganization into four human resource focused departments. He warns cities and states may go bankrupt without $16 billion and asks Congress, then controlled by Democrats, to help realize his dream.
A mother describes her six year old as hyperkinetic and unable to stay still. She notes he runs between rooms, becomes unreasonable when upset, and she feels at the end of her rope seeking guidance from Dr Thosteson.
A reader asks if discipline alone or counseling corrects hyperactivity. The doctor explains recognition has grown, outlines hyperkinetic behavior, and notes meds like stimulants or psychic energizers can help, with therapy from child guidance clinics, psychiatrists, or some pediatricians. The discussion also mentions periods of missed menses and a note on diabetes heredity.
In Washington, Senator Aiken and Senate Democratic Leader Mansfield argue the U.S. air and possible adviser actions in Cambodia may have crossed Cooper Church restrictions. Muskie, McGovern, and others urge hearings, while Aiken cautions against partisan publicity. Secretary Rogers says air power will be used to protect remaining troops.
Washington AP A National Rural Electric Cooperative Association leader says the Nixon admin must focus on energy needs for any growth plan. Robert D. Partridge warns of near term electricity shortages amid potential agency consolidations and notes winter reserve capacity is thin. He cautions about future blackouts and a growing hand to mouth power supply as demand could double in a decade. Washington AP Agriculture Department scientists report a new high protein fried milk curd product with meat like texture that may aid diets in underdeveloped countries, though market readiness requires further research.
New York AP report notes a July regulation now in effect forcing bulbs to display wattage lumens and life expectancy on the bulb or its packaging. The change ends reliance on watts alone and aims to make illumination expectations clearer for consumers.
New York AP Pearl Bailey opens her ABC series in a vivid telecast wrapped in chinchilla and warmth. Bing Crosby Andy Williams and Louis Armstrong guest star delivering familiar hits. Bailey dominates with charm and humor, while some material lands well and others fall short.
Daily listing from Ottawa Kansas featuring a dense TV guide with numerous programs from 5:00 PM through 11:25 PM including Munsters, Petticoat Junction, The Tonight Show, news weather and sports blocks, followed by multiple soap operas, game shows, movies, and late-night programs. Includes subscription rates, tax details, and local contact line for The Star publication.
The Ottawa Herald carries a radio schedule listing shows including World Apart and To Tell The Truth with various times and the Associated Press claims exclusive publication rights to local news and AP dispatches.
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