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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1972
Page
2
The Ottawa city signs a five year agreement with Kansas City Power and Light to ensure emergency power. The piece weighs options for the municipal utility as natural gas shortages grow. It notes rising gas prices push demand to electricity and questions expansion, costs, and future energy sources.
The author criticizes Congress for approving a 20 percent Social Security boost, arguing it risks fueling inflation, undermines the original retirement concept, and shifts responsibility from individuals to the state. They advocate a smaller raise, around 10 percent, and warn of higher taxes and strains on private pension plans.
The Supreme Court, by a five to four decision, has struck down the death penalty. The piece notes past capricious application, especially against minority groups, while acknowledging the penalty remains on the books in 38 states and federal law. It argues the court is veering from constitutional bounds toward legislative action by a minority of justices.
A reader asks Dr Thosteson if the gout medicine causing white and orange capsules leads to frequent kidney stones. The husband reports stones about every six weeks with one hospitalization. The columnist cautions about possible take-it-for-granted assumptions.
The article explains that kidney stones vary by type and management includes identifying stone type, dietary changes, urine acidity control, fluid intake, and considering infections or endocrine issues. It covers porphyria risks with alcohol, aspirin alternatives, and a prayer segment.
A dense listing captures dozens of programs across hours, networks, and genres. It notes soaps, game shows, children's fare, news, weather, sports, and films with numerous titles and channel cues, reflecting a full day’s broadcast lineup.
Lucille Ball reflects on parenting Lucie and Desi while revealing how time, plans, and early home productions shaped their path into show business. She notes evenings, vacations, and backyard plays helped spark their interest as Gary Morton and she balanced schooling with a TV career on Here's Lucy.
The AP report outlines Lockheed Aircraft Corp remaining financially fragile a year after government loan guarantees and British support for Rolls Royce failed to avert bankruptcy risk. Despite new Tristar orders and defense contracts the firm carries $500 million in bank debt with a slim path to profitability, as rival DC10 and Airbus compete and C5A program costs balloon.
Dover lines report Wesley College will provide tuition free evening courses to parents of fulltime students starting next fall. Dean William C. Wright says parental study helps parents understand students better and helps them become more effective learners.
Ottawa Herald publishes daily except Sunday and holidays in Ottawa Kansas with Robert B Wellington as editor. Rates shown include trade area and out of state options and carrier delivery with tax details.
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