23 Jun 1972
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1972
Page
1
Editorial discusses Ottawa city plans to convert Main Street to wide angle parking to create four lanes and ease traffic. It notes forthcoming changes to driving and parking habits, the introduction of time limits in free lots, and anticipated discussion and frustration as the project progresses.
Shoppers and merchants are urged to test a lengthy change plan after months of study and many meetings. The compromise favors neither hard repeal nor full parallel parking, and officials hope the community will support the experiment for several months to determine effectiveness.
The piece notes travelers abroad face higher costs due to dollar value shifts after a currency policy change. It cites rising inflation and the impact on vacation budgets, with editors suggesting staying in the United States may be cheaper than abroad for many families.
From Our Readers laments the two week old destruction of property at Mears Park. The writer calls vandals sick and ignorant and notes the park is for community use. A Kansas City group had planned to use it this summer, but the vandalism may prevent that.
Earl Zimmerman laments a wanton act of arson that destroyed thousands of dollars in camp equipment and years of volunteer effort. He urges a public response to curb pollution of twisted minds and prays for change to protect youth programs and community groups.
A reader reports two friends aged 36 and 45 who douche regularly since adolescence using water with chlorine bleach or vinegar. The note critiques unnecessary routine hygiene practices but provides no medical guidance.
Readers discuss routine douching versus natural vaginal health, possible infections, and safer practices. Letters cover syphilis concerns, cataract cure rumors, and a Washington AP note on sewage sludge research aiding urban waste disposal.
Farm researchers across microbiology agronomy soil science and related fields study how much sludge can be land applied with maximum benefit and minimum hazard. The Beltsville Maryland Agricultural Research Center hosts a 75 acre sloping test area to evaluate soil incorporation benefits and disposal relief.
Kansas public employees brace for the meet and confer law as two groups contest who will represent workers at the bargaining table. The Kansas Public Employee Association led by Charles W. Wright aims to organize county chapters and challenge the older Kansas Association of Public Employees, claiming a shift in state labor representation within cities and counties.
Comprehensive listing of TV slots across hours with multiple shows and films. Includes Dream Of Jeannie Sesame Street Leave It To Beaver High Chaparral Hogan's Heroes Mayberry R.F.D Lassie Electric Company Zoom Batting schedules and movie titles extend through the day with numerous network program blocks and sports events.
New York AP report details Miss America 1972 Laurie Lea Schaefer arriving to promote the September Miss America finals after a year of travel and public appearances. The feature outlines her plans post reign, weight, and potential TV career, plus notes the Pageant’s national prominence.
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