05 Jul 1972
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1972
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald notes rapid price growth in housing and land, citing Newsday and city comparisons. It cites Kansas mobile home shipments up 60 percent in early 1972, nationally 175200 units sold in first third of 1972, with a 1972 target of 600000 units. It argues barriers hinder mobile homes and urges cities to ease restrictions to aid owners and the community.
Across the nation cities seek new revenues to fund services. Philadelphia imposed a 2 head tax on air passengers, aiming for 14 million annually, amid initial protests. Lawrence Kansas adopted a half cent sales tax, raising 438000 in nine months, later accepted. Both shift burden away from residents, with Lawrence masking the levy.
A telephone official notes 700 audio channels 400 video channels 7,000 telephones and 335 teletypewriters for forthcoming national party conventions. Cables and wires to connect the setup could circle the world ten times. Critics ask if the funds could better serve the needy rather than elaborate media infrastructure.
In a recent article about the physical effects of heroin you stated that an addict could contract syphilis by using a borrowed needle. The claim appears to rest on transferral risks from shared needles and contaminated equipment.
Letter excerpts explain syphilis is caused by a germ and mainly spread by sexual contact, with rare transmission via contaminated needles or kissing when open sores exist. False positive Wasserman tests can occur, especially with viral infections. more specific tests like VDRL help confirm.
Two laws began July 1 affecting state and local government. All meetings must be open to the public and actions cannot be taken by secret ballot. Public access is required for any regulation adoption, with justification needed for closed sessions.
A new state law reforms motor vehicle title certificates by requiring sellers to note vehicle mileage and extends learner permit validity to six months. It also mandates driving exams after fatal traffic arrests and reimposes motorcycle helmet rules. The bill proposes a turnpike study from Hutchinson to the Oklahoma border, and a bridge plan with Missouri for US 36. It allows district self evaluation as sole accreditation for five years with further funding possible.
A star of Marcus Welby M D discusses the tension between television persona and reality. He notes letters requesting medical advice, clarifies that his M D stands for medical drama, and cites a plaque from West Virginia for educational service.
Daily Ottawa Kansas TV guide lists broadcast times for News Weather Sports and a wide range of programs including Sesame Street The Beverly Hillbillies Hogan's Heroes Mary Tyler Moore Med Center and Evening News with weather and special features. The page also provides subscription rates and publishing credits for Robert G Wellington as editor.
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