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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1972
Page
2
In the final session delayed by infighting lawmakers passed bills raising pay for county, state officials and legislators. While county raises are deserved, the merit of increasing state official pay is debatable as the lawmakers vote themselves higher pay.
A group of aging teachers who retired before the current plan face near poverty as a $1.8 million allocation for their support is cut from the budget. Governors and several legislators had pledged aid, but last minute cuts left them hopeful for future sessions.
George Meany AFL-CIO president lambastes price and wage controls at the pay board. He claims the program fails as operated and vows to undermine it to avoid blame for potential inflation issues affecting Nixon’s re election prospects. Meany’s aim appears to blunt Nixon’s political gains while harming working voters he claims to represent.
Attorney General Vern Miller spoke at Central Heights High School in Franklin, opposing legalization. He cited the National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse, which warned of uncertain long term effects, arguing that even if laws changed, marijuana would still have no proven benefits and would be inappropriate to legalize.
A reader describes left leg pain suspected to be sciatic rheumatism and notes temporary relief from ointment and heat. They ask if a home whirlpool bath, created in the bathtub, would help and seek medical guidance from Dr Thosteson.
A reader asks if whirlpool treatment is worthwhile for suspected sciatic rheumatism. The doctor says if it is true sciatica, relief from heat and massage is temporary and a whirlpool may waste money unless the underlying cause is identified. He adds bicycle exercise helps varicose veins but avoid vein damage. A note on hygiene says licking fingers in books is messy but not a major disease risk. Citrus fruits have no adverse effects on arthritis.
Washington AP The government released a new 87 page Fact Book of U S Agriculture outlining definitions for farm soil disk and 4 H club while noting the term farmer is used only within broader topics. It defines farm operator and various farm types including commercial family marginal subsistence and corporation farms.
A North West Oklahoma drive showcases Little Sahara State Park with imposing sand dunes along the Cimarron River, Castle Rock and Chimney Rock formations, Alabaster Cavern with gypsum caves, a natural bridge, and Cedar Canyon. The route, about forty miles from Little Sahara to Alabaster, links diverse sights including Boiling Springs and Glass Mountains with U S 60 access.
New York AP report says Carol Burnett and Vicki Lawrence failed to ignite with The Daily Sisters a hour long burlesque of turn of the century song and comedy. The exaggerated plot and hammy gestures made the skit broad and overlong despite the duo's appeal. On ABC a different program followed with a simulated Friar's.
Sammy Davis Jr hosted and endured sharp remarks at The Lockhorns Roast while Carroll O Connor MCd. NBC revealed its fall lineup dropping two hour movie blocks The Jimmy Stewart Show and Nichols and moving Bonanza to Tuesday nights with five new series replacing gaps.
Television schedule listing dense with programs from 5:00 through 1:00, including news weather sports movies and soap operas. Features Dream Of Jeannie Batman The St Valentine's Day Massacre Tonight Tonight and local newspaper notices from Ottawa Kansas with pricing and publisher details.
New York AP report discusses how multinational firms affect small nations and US jobs. Debate centers on whether foreign subsidiaries cost American jobs or create work at home. A proposed bill would quota imports, limit private investments abroad, and empower the President to curb capital and tech outflows. Labor backs claim multinationals deny jobs to Americans.
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