28 Jul 1972
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1972
Page
1
Editorial argues voters should approve all five amendments on the August primary ballot. No. 1 ends a dueling prohibition for candidates. No. 2 clarifies welfare program laws but makes no substantive changes.
The text argues voting Yes on several amendments to eliminate a state aid section for farm homes, end census duplication, and remove original legislative apportionment provisions. It notes four amendments and says more significant measures appear in November, urging proceed with a Yes vote now.
Ottawa showcases strong youth baseball with the American Legion A posting 17 wins and 11 losses but losing in district play while Legion B advances to the state meet in Ellsworth. Babe Ruth All-Stars place second at Osawatomie and head to McPherson for the state tourney. 13 year olds compete Saturday as part of a robust program sponsored by nine local businesses and civic groups.
The writer argues Nixon should call off the Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, noting candidates are chosen and the platform could be drafted at San Clemente. By avoiding the event the president would sidestep protests, save expense, and avoid giving opponents more camera time, while signaling a shift to “new” politics.
Dear Dr Thosteson a reader reports concern about buying a vaporizer type humidifier for use in a bedroom. The writer notes her daughter owns one in each of her children’s rooms ages 1 and 3 and seeks guidance on safety and potential risks.
Reader questions the white dust from hard water used in humidifiers and asks if distilled water is financially prohibitive. A responder suggests alternatives like home distillation or cloth traps, notes the dust is not poisonous but could irritate the respiratory system, and advises caution if there is no real humidity problem.
A lengthy TV schedule lists daily stations and programs from morning to night. It includes News Weather Sports Ses ame Street Mister Rogers Farmlife dramas comedies sports specials and kids shows across multiple networks with numerous time slots and titles.
Washington AP report shows domestic and foreign automakers recalled over 14 million cars in the last year, the highest 12 month total since 1966. NHTSA cites 282 campaigns, with 76 driven by its investigations, including a GM recall of 6,606,695 Chevrolet passenger cars and trucks for possible engine mount defects.
Two men were arrested in Albuquerque on charges of causing injury to trees after police observed them throwing knives at trees in Yale Park near the University of New Mexico campus. They violated a city ordinance.
U S Senator James B. Pearson faces only light opposition in the Kansas primary while fellow senator Bob Dole is unopposed for now. In the 2nd District GOP race Joan Finney and Charles McAfee challenge for the nomination, with the winner set to face Bill Roy in November. In the 4th District Democratic race, Wichita contenders Bill Linker Wyoming B Paris and John S. Stevens seek the nomination to face Garner E. Shriver in the general election.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for local and out of area readers, with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly options. The notice names Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher and notes tax rules and AP rights.
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