10 Jul 1972
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1972
Page
1
The American Bar Association panel calls for police to rely more on discretion than arrest power. It argues that arrest and heavy criminal processes distort justice and that officers can better manage demonstrations, disputes, and public order through noncustodial measures while serving as peacekeepers and counselors.
The piece argues that police work has shifted from walking beats to car patrols, attracting younger, rulebook trained officers. It critiques arrests and fines as revenue and calls for a return to older policing concepts to reduce court clutter, boost public respect, and improve cooperation while facing rising serious crime.
California adopts a state agency to license auto repair shops charging 50 per year per shop for about 50 000 shops. Supporters see it ease backyard mechanics misuse while critics warn of extra paperwork written estimates record keeping and parts retention. The measure is an experiment of consumer protection likely to expand rules staff and bureaucracy.
The piece notes Democrats drafted a blunt platform calling for troop withdrawal from Indochina, breakup of conglomerates, and school busing to end segregation. It questions whether the convention will adopt it, whether nominees will follow it, and whether voters will heed it in ballots.
A reader asks about Parkinson's disease and its tremors. The doctor notes it is a nervous system disorder affecting 1 to 2 percent of people over 50 and addresses heredity and stroke involvement as part of the discussion.
A health column discusses tremor Parkinsonism symptoms including shake, pill rolling, stooped posture, masklike face, and drooling with nonhereditary causes such as brain inflammation injuries and poisonings. It covers L-dopa efficacy 70 to 80 percent, prior atropine-use drawbacks, brain surgery limits, and alternative Symmetrol. Q&A addresses methadone use in pregnancy and stresses addiction risks. A prayer closes with scripture and devotion.
The Miami Beach convention opens with a carnival of delegates from diverse backgrounds including dungarees and Dashikis united under party turmoil. Security tightens as halls display portraits of Roosevelt Jefferson Jackson Kennedy while Wallace wheelchair ramps await.
Bob Hope defends political humor during a busy convention season. He says jokes should sting but remain fun, targeting both parties and avoiding attacks. He notes friendly reactions from Truman Kennedy and Eisenhower, while noting Gay Activists protested one routine. A separate New York AP item reports a stock market surge on an unverified peace rumor involving Russia, China, and North Vietnam.
Hal Boyle surveys odd facts and curious notes from readers and science to politics and nature. He muses on appetite limits, Martian life, detention deterrence, prison repeat rates, government payroll growth, mountain lion births, deer fawn behavior, racing pigeons speed, flea leaps, and the 1787 cent motto "Mind Your Business."
Ottawa Kansas listings present a dense daily broadcast slate across ABC CBS NBC PBS and local channels. Evening through late night features News Weather Sports Sesame Street Mister Rogers Carriers emphasize convention coverage and classic films with several theatrical titles and public affairs programs.
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