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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1972
Page
2
Editorial notes Congress approved a foreign aid bill totaling 3.1 billion dollars with 82 million for the Peace Corps created in 1961 to aid relations and supply technical help abroad. It cites past declines in volunteers and says funding was cut by 10 million though the President promised money would be found, perhaps from other sources.
The piece notes continued support for keeping the Peace Corps in operation while critics question the cost of foreign aid during tight domestic budgets. A Herald comic strip uses a child to frame the issue with a girl saying she will join the Peace Corps and a friend asking for help tying a shoe before she goes overseas.
The piece notes shrinking natural gas reserves and rising fuel costs while oil demand grows. Seven companies plan a north-slope to Valdez pipeline amid court halts and environmental concerns. It argues the project is crucial despite Mid-East and South American instability and domestic policy delays.
The Chanute Tribune weighs in on Clifford Irving and Edith's alleged fraud tied to the Howard Hughes biopic hoax. It advocates a prison term with parole conditioned on never profiting from the crime, while arguing the idea would curb freedom of speech and raise questions about press rights.
A reader asks how to soften a hard toenail after strokes. The doctor notes no guaranteed cure but offers practical tips to help. Soaking in warm water with soap may help mildly, and older age often correlates tougher nails.
The column explains keratin in nails, why toenails thicken with age, and practical steps to ease trimming. It suggests soaking, thinning with a nail file, cleaning under the nails, and using appropriate clippers while avoiding razors. It also includes Q and A about birth control pills and black stools with brief medical guidance.
New York reports the Pay Board confronts goals deeper than dockworkers’ wage settlements or inflation. The enduring push for higher wages stems from a long movement dating to early 20th century blue collar emigration into the middle class, accelerating after World War II as management resisted increases.
Governor Docking faces a rising pattern of veto overrides as Kansas lawmakers push back against his line item refusals. By 1969 the legislature had overridden 8 vetoes, with 24 vetoes issued and several notable overrides including a farm labor bill and a state pension measure.
A dense broadcast grid shows listings across channels NBC CBS ABC and more. It covers daytime and prime time including News Weather Sports Dr Dolittle Bonanza Batman and multiple specials.
NBC and 20th Century Fox bring Return to Peyton Place to afternoon TV on April 3, picking up Allison Mackenzie’s story after Peytons Place original run. James Lipton wrote the new script and Clare Simpson oversees daytime programming with four original cast members returning. Kathy Glass is chosen to play Allison, replacing Mia Farrow.
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