27 Mar 1972
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1972
Page
1
Ben Shultz, ex Marine and conservative businessman, announces for governor in a surprising move in the State Senate chamber. He faces Republican challenger John Anderson, former Kansas attorney general, as the primary heats up, with the lieutenant governor seen as a potential rival.
Ren runs a former governor and Anderson, a steady voice in Republican circles, while Shultz draws notoriety in collegiate circles for taunts at KU. Either could face governor Robert Docking or attorney general Vern Miller in November, with a tough general election ahead.
A political column examines tax policy favoring cohabiting couples over married ones and criticizes the Nixon administration’s barrage of grandiose claims. It cites specific 1971 rate examples showing tax savings for unmarried earners and ponders rhetorical excess in the president’s second-term messaging.
A 39 year old patient reports repeated urinary infections and a doctor’s diagnosis of an alkaline kidney. The physician advised cranberry juice to help acidify the urine.
Medical guidance discusses causes of persistent bacteria in urine, noting alkaline urine from certain foods can aid bacteria. Cranberry juice may help by acidifying urine and enhancing antibiotic effectiveness, but infections can be stubborn and require prolonged treatment. bladder problems or cystocele may underlie symptoms with normal kidney function in pyelograms.
Kansas schools face rising vandalism costs with public data showing losses totalled 435,870, though estimates cover only about half the districts. Shawnee Mission and Wichita districts report substantial damages, while arson fires surge in Johnson County. Officials urge local action, improved security, and safer building materials to curb damage.
Washington AP report says the Agriculture Department will publish a study this week to explain rising beef costs and the roles of middlemen and cattle producers. President Nixon calls it unfair to blame farmers and vows measures if middlemen do not ease prices. The report follows a Bureau of Labor Statistics release.
The Economic Research Service reports February’s rise in retail food costs driven by meat, with beef prices expected to climb further above the record high, as cattle costs push margins. The analysis traces the food dollar from farm to shelf across a market basket of items.
The White House concerns focus on the growing gap between when cattle leave feedlots and when beef reaches shelves. January retail beef averaged $1.11 per pound with farm value at 74.1 cents, while producers may have earned 35 cents or less. February retail prices likely rise to about $1.16 per pound, driven mainly by retail gains.
Canadian television listings for Ottawa Kansas detail a full day of programs from News and Weather to soaps, game shows, films, and specials. Notable items include Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here, Harum Scarum, The Forgotten Man, Side Street, and Savage Pampas, with local editor Robert Wellington noted.
New York AP reports ABCs Jigsaw ran two hours with familiar action beats. An introspective detective chased a missing boy and battled casino corruption while bungling suspects and a twisty ending left him wanting a desk job in missing persons. James Wainwright stood out amid a sea of formula. CBS Clownaround offered nonstop clowning and gags.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.