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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1971
Page
2
Opinion column highlights key issues of the day with local and national angles. Reflects editorial stance on governance, civic matters, and public policy using concise commentary typical of a mid twentieth century regional newspaper.
James R Hoffa president of the Teamsters Union remains in federal prison at Lewisburg Pennsylvania serving an eight year term for jury tampering. His current term as president expires in July and a Nashville local head has filed to remove Hoffa and his top aide. The record supports Hoffa as a major criminal figure while a small clique reportedly runs the union and uses force to stay in power.
Congress approved a 10 percent Social Security increase retroactive to January. past 15 percent rise brings total to 25 percent in 15 months. While beneficiaries gain, workers face higher taxes and employer costs, with wage take home shrinking and prices likely rising. The base wage cap climbs from 7800 to 9000 in 1972 as tax shares rise.
A parent writes of an infant who appeared healthy but fainted twice and nearly stopped breathing. The mother notes she routinely checked the baby every 20 minutes, underscoring concerns about newborn tetany and the need for attentive monitoring and medical guidance.
A medical Q A column explains neonatal tetany due to low calcium, its parathyroid link, typical first month onset, and calcium treatment. It also covers Morton’s toe causing nerve pressure, suggests conservative care before surgery, and notes no extra risks for older first-time mothers. includes a brief prayer.
New York AP reports prospects for a nonstrike settlement of a new steel labor contract by August 1 are not improving. A 1 percent wage rise annually for three years could push U S Steel’s labor costs by about 8 million in year three as workers press for higher living standards amid rising costs. Grim tensions grow as steel employees demand living-cost adjustments and potential wage demands rise after recent gains at National Can Corporation.
Washington AP farm policy officials say planting estimates for major 1971 crops align with expectations. Asst. Agriculture Secretary Palmby notes no big surprises and that the plan for implementing the 1970 agricultural act remains intact. Overall plantings total about 269 million acres, with corn and soybeans leading gains.
A husband recalls being swayed into buying an elaborate home aquarium for their son. His wife pursued extensive research, sea water trips, and pricey live offerings. After weeks of setup and costly trials, they ended with an empty tank and a new suggestion of a piranha.
National Geographic reports more than 5000 square miles in the United States have been ripped apart by men and machines in searches for coal gold clay stone sand gravel phosphate rock and other resources.
New York AP reports the Grammy telecast stretched to 90 minutes on ABC with many categories and nominees. Producers kept pre taped numbers for most awards to avoid lengthy presentations, while critics felt the older format with speeches and presenters was more entertaining. CBS announced fall lineup shifts including seven new series and the removal of several long running shows. Jack Gleason appears in reruns with no place on the schedule.
A detailed session of the television day lists programs by time with channels and titles including The Munsters Petticoat Junction Hawaii Five-O My Favorite Martian and more across all hours. It notes news weather sports game shows talk shows and movies with multiple network entries and film titles such as Beau James The Informer Diane and Girls In The Night.
Published daily except Sunday and Holidays, subscription rates to trade area by mail: one month 1.29, three months 3.86, six months 6.70, one year 12.36. Outside trade area by mail: one month 2.06, three months 5.15, six months 9.79, one year 18.54. Out of state subscribers deduct 3 percent sales tax. The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for publication of all local news printed in the Newspaper as well as all AP news dispatches.
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