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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1971
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald notes a Kansas senator and a Kansas representative proposing three new agencies. A national information and resource center would coordinate handicapped programs. A rural bank would serve telephone firms in sparsely populated areas. A select committee would study older persons.
The piece argues that lawmakers and many officials push for new boards and commissions to address every issue. It questions whether a fresh agency is always needed or if existing ones can handle new problems, highlighting the growth of federal bureaucracy and its impact on ordinary citizens.
In Wilson, a blizzard crowded a roadside station and restaurant near an I 70 exit with about 150 stranded travelers. A boa constrictor draped around a man's neck froze to death, prompting a lawsuit by the snake's owner represented by a Western Kansas lawyer.
Dear Dr Thosteson letter asks if exposure to dampness drafts or chill can cause a cold. The reader references the doctor’s recent column and seeks clarification on cold causation versus viral infection.
In a column mixing medical guidance and reader questions, Dr Thosteson discusses how staying warm, rested, and well nourished can affect infection risk, while acknowledging that drafts do not cause colds. Army camps and Antarctic isolation illustrate how fresh germs return with arrival of mail. A reader asks about aspirin use for headaches and potential stomach irritation, with guidance to seek underlying causes. Another reader asks about daily gelatin desserts and is told there is no harm. The piece closes with a brief prayer and reflection.
A Kansas 1971 legislative snapshot notes fresh faces and old issues, with upgrades like a new elevator and offices, recent changes in committee leadership, and a shift from a country club vibe to a more serious, public-minded mood as lawmakers discuss pay and duties under evolving public opinion.
Washington officials report farmers plan 45.9 million acres of soybeans, 7 percent above 1970, likely yielding over 1.2 billion bushels but possibly not enough to meet rising world demand for beans, oil, and meal. USDA weighs 1971 feed-grain policy tweaks to boost soybean planting while avoiding new surpluses.
New York report argues recycling redefines use of waste and old materials. It notes pollution from cans, glass, tires, oils and other wastes, and that current disposal often trades one pollution for another. The piece warns raw materials may deplete if reprocessing does not expand.
New York AP report reviews a CBS special titled Kids 53 Things to Know About Health Sex and Growing Up. Narrated by Charles Kuralt it presents a brisk illustrated lecture for teens and parents, with seven physician experts answering questions on acne dieting orthodontia drug dangers and sexual topics.
A dense late evening to early morning TV grid lists programs across channels with a wide lineup. Notable entries include The Munsters Dick Van Dyke Show Petticoat Junction I Love Lucy Brady Bunch Name Of The Game Partridge Family That Girl and The Rounders among others with news weather sports and multiple movie slots scattered throughout the day.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates by mail for trade and out of state areas with monthly and yearly options. The notice notes the editor Robert Wellington and mentions Associated Press rights and tax details.
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