18 Jun 1971
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1971
Page
1
Ottawa Herald notes a U S Army psychological warfare unit has printed about 10 billion leaflets for aerial drops and other distribution in South Vietnam Laos and Cambodia, prompting questions about national priorities and spending. The editorial argues for better alignment of funds with essential needs.
The piece notes that illiteracy is high, the paper is expensive to buy transport and print, and about 250 leaflets are used per person in the area. It suggests saturation could lift morale for soldiers but questions its effectiveness and the impact on civilians paying taxes back home.
Kansas editorial writers weigh third party talk as Harold Herd, a Coldwater Democrat and Senate minority leader, pushes dialogue on a potential 1972 third party. Parallels to Docking era stalemate prompt questions about Kansas politics, with Parson Sun and Hays News noting Republican majorities and state recreation promotion gaps.
On Bastille Day, July 14, the Communication Workers of America plan a national strike against Bell Telephone System, potentially crippling vital communications. The union seeks a 25 percent wage rise plus fringe benefits, while Bell touts automation requiring supervisory staff. The dispute tests profits versus public interest as a long stoppage looms.
A 54 year old man writes that two years ago he was diagnosed with adult type diabetes. He lowered weight by 25 pounds using a diet and has had good blood tests with no sugar in urine. He admits to occasional sweets despite efforts.
Reader asks about sweets with mild diabetes. Dr Thosteson cautions diet and weight loss can control mild diabetes but warns the trait remains and frequent sweets may trigger active disease. blood tests after eating can differ from urine tests. The column also answers thyroid, marital balance, masturbation in youth, and closes with a prayer.
In New York the prime rate has changed 16 times in 30 months, stirring market talk. First Pennsylvania Banking & Trust Co raised its rate to 5.75 percent from 5.5, while many banks held steady, with PB&T's Joby Bunting saying loan demand remains strong and the move may not hurt his bank despite expectations.
A dense TV grid lists dozens of daytime and prime time slots with games, movies, news, weather, and sports. Names like Munsters Dick Van Dyke and Love Lucy appear alongside programs such as Petticoat Junction Brady Bunch and Bonanza, reflecting a packed era of syndicated reruns and marquee shows.
Hal Boyle lists satirical do withouts on modern living including scare articles about population, celebrity judging on TV, wasteful purchases, unsafe beauty trends, and odd wedding settings. He mocks weight loss fads, flashy pets, dull razors, and fashion gimmicks while urging restraint and common sense.
The Metropolitan Opera will present five new productions. Der Freischütz returns with Pilar Lorengar Edith Mathis Sandor Konya and Walter Berry. Tristan und Isolde features Birgit Nilsson Jess Thomas. Pelleas et Melisande stars Teresa Stratas Barry McDaniel in Met debut. La Fille du Regiment returns. Otello features Zeffirelli sets and stars James McCracken Sherrill Milnes and Teresa Zylis Gara.
New York AP report notes two large telecast events linking distant nations. Secretary Rogers and his Japanese counterpart signed Okinawa’s return amid NBC Today Show coverage. Danny Kaye hosted UNICEF 25th anniversary from UN General Assembly, with taped repeats on educational stations.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for trade area and outside areas, with monthly, quarterly, semi annual, and yearly options and tax details. The note specifies Wellington as editor and publisher and that out of state subscribers pay 3 percent tax. It also states the Associated Press control over local news and dispatch content.
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