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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1971
Page
2
The editorial notes welfare dominates the Kansas and county budgets as lawmakers seek to trim costs amid a projected $41 million shortfall. Legislative sessions consider aid changes and bear criticism from welfare recipients during hearings and bill reviews.
The Wichita Eagle reports more than 50 low income residents will depart at 6:30 a.m. for Topeka to meet lawmakers and oppose proposed reductions in welfare general assistance funds. The piece notes organized efforts by residents to lobby for their share and questions why others would not rise early to work.
Vern Miller the Democratic attorney general defends issuing special commissions to citizens as law enforcement. Republicans allege such orders grant pistol rights and bypass proper training. Critics warn politicized deputy schemes undermine trained officers and public safety.
A 43 year old individual reports new Bell's palsy with morning swelling on the right side of the face and greater eyelid swelling, expressing fear at waking and seeing the asymmetry. Guidance from Dr Thosteson is sought for reassurance and treatment options.
A reader concerns Bell's palsy a one sided facial paralysis. The doctor outlines causes tests and when surgery may be considered noting most recover in weeks. Emphasizes conservative treatment physical therapy eye care and patience plus the role of electrical nerve stimulation.
Senate Democrat Philip Hart, an oil industry critic, defended the Nixon administration against claims that U.S. oil interests keep American troops in Vietnam. Hart called the allegations inaccurate and misleading, noting significance of Vietnam oil discussions and committee tensions with the State Department.
In Paris an apparent Lao Viet press campaign flaunts a major Laotian victory claim. Fifteen thousand enemies including 200 GIs captured. 49 planes destroyed. Hanoi guides public narrative with polished briefings, lunches for reporters, and multilingual statements.
General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev delivered a six hour report to the 24th Soviet Communist congress. He stressed civilian living standards and disarmament talks while signaling continued military priority and ideological vigilance against imperialism. He hinted at a possible international Communist center and lamented nationalism in bloc nations as he defended the Kremlin’s leading role.
NBCs Tuesday night documentary Scotland Yard shows London police as modern, courteous, unarmed and highly effective with a 95 percent homicide solved rate. CBSs 60 Minutes probes cargo theft at U.S. ports, exposing how organized thieves operate with insider help.
Detailed schedule listing TV programs by time with many show titles and network tags. Includes classics like I Love Lucy Bewitched and The Dean Martin Show, plus news weather and movie slots across a full daily slate.
The Ottawa Kansas daily lists subscription rates for trade area and outside area with email and mail options. It notes editor Robert B Wellington and claims exclusive AP news use for local and AP dispatches.
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