25 Mar 1971
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1971
Page
1
Editorial notes Congressman Larry Winn pushes for one of 21 proposed bulk mail centers in the Kansas City area as part of a nationwide network. The piece questions if 21 centers suffice and warns that new third class bulk mail rates could heighten postal costs and problems under the evolving system.
Surveys project postage for second class newspapers rising from 142 to 180 percent within five years, depending on weight and distance. Some titles may be priced out of the mails while junk mail rates climb about 50 percent over the same period. Major advertisers might shift to third class or bulk mail, stressing 21 centers nationwide.
The Kansas Legislature raised juvenile age from 16 to 18 in 1965 to shield youths from state institutions with hardened criminals. Plans for a separate medium security facility for 16 and 17 year olds were never built. Now lawmakers consider lowering the age again as 18 year olds gain voting rights, raising questions about how to handle youthful criminals and prison reform.
A letter asks about the role of salt in heart patients and argues that some salt is necessary rather than a total reduction. The correspondent questions how salt affects blood fluid movement and seeks explanation about why a certain amount is used.
An article on limiting salt intake to ease heart workload explains that natural dietary salt suffices for bodily needs and avoiding added salt benefits circulation. It discusses edema prevention, cautions about processed foods, and suggests low salt bread and vegetables without added salt, plus reader questions on jaw pain from malocclusion and corn preparation. It ends with a RSV prayer for healing.
NBC two hour special directed by Delbert Mann stars George C. Scott and Susannah York as Jane and Rochester. Faithful to the novel with lush settings, the drama features a mysterious fire and a potential bigamous wedding, delivering stylish performances and entertaining moments.
Washington officials reveal Pentagon and Saigon leaders dismayed by South Vietnamese withdrawal from Laos before heavy rains. U S and Saigon planners had urged continued push into Laos, delaying return until mid April, with options to extend and sustain operations toward Sepone and the A Shau valley. The North Vietnamese counterattack prompted a return to South Vietnam to protect security ahead of Thieu’s reelection. Defense officials say Washington’s leverage to bend Thieu may be waning.
The Business Mirror notes a rapid rise in self service gas stations from about 2,500 in 1969 to as high as 7,500 today, with major activity in the West and South. It highlights labor-saving appeal for sellers and the labor transfer cost to customers, describes two pump-control types, and cites fire safety and social concerns including laws in at least 16 states banning unattended pumps.
Hal Boyle recalls fanciful careers people might choose when jobs are scarce. The spectrum spans roles from barber in a hippie commune to a keymaker at Ft. Knox, a guard in an Arabian harem, and a bodyguard for Elizabeth Taylor, highlighting whimsical incentives and the quirky appeal of fantasy postings in a tongue in cheek survey.
Hollywood AP report notes Bill Cosby self-finances a GP rated film Man and Boy, aiming for family appeal. He bypassed studios, pledging to back more projects with profits from The Bill Cosby Show, insisting no kissing or nudity and a higher quality to attract parents and kids alike.
A dense OCR listing nightly television lineups detailing programs, film titles, game shows, soap operas, sports coverage, and news across many time blocks with numerous network and host references. The long grid names broadcasts from Munsters to Petticoat Junction and Tonight are noted with corresponding film titles like Seven Cities Of Gold and Casino Royale.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for trade ores and outside areas with monthly and yearly options and tax details. The paper credits Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher and notes AP news dispatch rights.
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