Editorial on open meetings and closed doors in government
The piece condemns closed door meetings by local bodies including Princeton City Council and school boards. It cites a 1972 Kansas statute mandating open meetings, allowing limited executive sessions only for nonbinding actions, and declares violators as class C misdemeanors.
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Princeton
U.S.D. 287
U.S.C. 288
Kansas
Nixon seeks power to curb grain and soybean exports
The president proposes export controls on farm products to lower feed prices for meat and dairy. Analysts warn limits will backfire, reducing feed supplies long term and raising prices. Congress should reject new authority, critics say.
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Congress
Public restroom question on toilet seat safety
A reader asks Dr. Thosteson about the dangers of sitting on a toilet seat in public restrooms. She mentions her husband’s suggestion to place toilet paper on the seat first and seeks medical reassurance.
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Public Rest Room Etiquette And Health Questions
A reader asks about lining toilet seats and germ fears in public rest rooms. The doctor says lining seats is largely unnecessary and emphasizes cleanliness, with stronger risk from dirty conditions than from touch alone. Additional letters discuss pneumonia terms, vaginal discharge, smoking, and a prayer for guidance.
Anatomy of a News Story on CBS TV examines the 1972 GOP Convention
CBS News highlights its approach to covering the Miami Beach convention with a documentary team led by John Sharnick. Dan Rather frames it as self examination, focusing on reports outside the hall and reactions to street demonstrations amid prior criticism of 1968 Chicago coverage.
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CBS News
CBS Newsmen
Tax Exemption Scrutiny Stalls After Kansas Ruling
Kansas Supreme Court decision on exclusive charitable use for tax exemption sent shockwaves through counties and taxpayer groups. The State Board of Tax Appeals reviewed property, with 95 percent of nursing homes now on the tax rolls, while debates over hospitals and other charitable properties continued.
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Kansas
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Topeka
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Charles Joseph
Joseph
Shawnee
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Girl Scouts
Salvation Army
Ywcas
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World beef trade heads to bigger Australia Argentina exports
A State Department review notes Australia and Argentina expand cattle herds boosting world beef supply. The rise could challenge U S cattlemen if imports rise as quotas ease. Argentina frozen beef barred, canned meat allowed, while world demand grows with Europe Japan and North America.
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Australia
Argentina
U.S
Agriculture Department
Europe
Japan
North America
New Zealand
Larry E. Stenswick
Foreign Agricultural Service
New York
Television listing page for Ottawa Kansas daily edition
Published daily except Sunday and Holidays in Ottawa Kansas listing hours from 00:00 to 13:00 with multiple shows. Includes station programs such as Sesame Street, News, Weather, Sports, and various classic TV movies and public affairs, plus subscription and staff notes.
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