24 Jul 1972
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1972
Page
1
Salina Journal editors rail at Attorney General Vern Miller for raiding a Kansas bound Amtrak train over onboard liquor. They call the move publicity driven grandstanding and question if Kansas wants to be a joke or a test case that backfires in court.
Parsons Sun criticizes Kansas attorney general Vern Miller for stopping an Amtrak train and raiding a club car over liquor by the drink. The piece likens his actions to Carry Nation and Jesse James, noting lack of substantial drug-bust gains and urging use of proper deputies. It questions motive and urges restraint.
Democrats in Miami Beach nominated Sen. George McGovern and backed a bill raising the minimum wage from 1.60 to 2.20, extending coverage to 7.4 million workers. Critics warn higher costs will lift grocery prices and raise unemployment, while farm labor would see big boosts. the measure still faces House conference committee.
A pregnant patient writes to Dr Thosteson about toxemia experienced during her first pregnancy and describes being hospitalized in her ninth month. She seeks guidance or understanding from the physician.
A reader asks if toxemia can recur with another pregnancy and how it harms mother and baby. The article explains toxemia’s uncertain cause, links to high blood pressure and fluid retention, notes common onset in the last trimester, and outlines mild treatment with diet and rest versus hospital care for safety. It emphasizes urine tests for monitoring and warns of serious complications like convulsions if untreated.
Betty Friedan faces strong pushback after labeling Gloria Steinem and Bella Abzug as female chauvinist boors. Steinem and Abzug defend unity amid reported ideological rifts, noting disagreements but emphasizing ongoing collaboration. NOW leader Wilma Heide warns against attributing a single voice to the movement.
In a guest-written column, Raymond Burr discusses his two iconic TV roles Perry Mason and Ironside, confirms plans to end Ironside after its seventh season, and outlines potential projects. He mentions interests in stage work, TV specials, documentaries, and films including Henry the Navigator, Pope John, The Beach of Falesa, and a Danish story by Hans Jorgen Lembourn, noting Transide remains engaging.
Interview with actor discusses the background of episode problems and his restless nature tied to tomorrow. He notes his image shifts with reruns of Perry Mason and Ironside, now seen in 80 countries as he avoids a schizophrenic public view. In Baltimore a man abducts a dog from Ronald Lapia at a downtown stoplight after asking if the dog bites.
The Ottawa Kansas listings show a dense daily loop of shows across networks with many daytime, prime time and late night slots. Notable programs include Sesame Street Mister Rogers Tonight Show and Hollywood Squares among others, with movies such as The Falcon In Danger and The Viking Queen listed throughout the schedule.
The Foreign Agricultural Service reports India will export about 650000 tons of wheat this year, marking a milestone after years of receiving US grain aid under Food for Peace. The green revolution boosted yields, reducing dependence on imports and shifting India from major buyer to exporter.
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