02 May 1972
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1972
Page
1
Our congressman Larry Winn argued that excessive government secrecy breeds error and deception and harms public trust. He cited Nixon's reforms cutting top secret stamping agencies from 5 to fewer, and authorized users from 5,000 to 1,800, noting the era's large document volumes since 1946.
The piece argues secrecy overwhelms government work with 160 million pages of classified material and 20 million Pentagon documents, of which only a small fraction are legitimate, highlighting sprawling, costly bureaucracy and the push for public disclosure.
In 1971 over a half million mobile homes were sold, about 43 percent of all new single family dwellings. Cities face regulations as governments push higher construction codes and anchoring loans. Builders fueled debate, while mobile homes offer lower costs and modern techniques impacting conventional housing. Outcomes depend on buyers and neighbors.
Reading The Polls notes Nixon ahead of McGovern 46 to 31, Muskie similar to Nixon against Humphrey, and 47 to 39 against Edward Kennedy. The poll predates recent primaries in which McGovern gained and Muskie exited active campaigning, leaving unclear who Nixon is gaining strength from among regular Democrats or Nixon supporters.
A parent writes to Dr Thosteson asking for explanation of the sympathetic nerve. They describe their 40 year old son’s leg problem and walking difficulty, noting he underwent nerve surgery. The letter seeks clarity on the nerve’s role and impact of the operation.
A reader asks about Addison's disease and whether diet or drugs help a leg circulation problem. The reply notes no Addison link, mentions sympathectomy as a treatment option, and warns against smoking. diet and possible cholesterol measures are advised, with vasodilators deemed unlikely helpful after surgery.
Washington AP reports lower hog prices and higher corn prices reduced the USDA hog corn ratio in April to 19.9 from 21.2 in March. A year earlier the ratio stood at 11.3 as corn was costly and hogs cheaper.
The piece recalls Heinz Kissinger's childhood in Fuerth, where Nazi intimidation began his early life. Born Alfred Heinz Kissinger in 1922, he and his family fled Germany in 1938, settling in New York. He excelled in math, studied accounting at CCNY, and joined the Army in 1943, setting a path to national security roles.
Robert Markell, art director turned producer with four Emmys, debuts The Dark Side a New York shot thriller on NBC. The program uses tape to allow immediate retakes and flexible editing transferring to film for editing before returning to tape, aiming for economy and smoother production.
Daily Ottawa Kansas TV log lists dense, overlapping times for News Weather and a long slate of programs from The Failing Of Raymond to Batman and The Wild One. It notes advertising rates and carrier delivery details in the masthead.
Prices farmers pay for spring crop planting are higher than a year ago with a 30 percent rise for forage sorghum seed and a 14 percent gain for hybrid corn. Sorghum seed averages 19.70 per 100 pounds up from 15.20, and hybrid corn seed is 21.50 per bushel versus 18.80 last April. Other seed prices in April include alfalfa 62.50 per 100 pounds and 64.20 a year earlier. spring wheat 2.63 per bushel and 2.46. oats 1.69 and 1.63. barley 1.99 and 1.90. soybeans 5.21 and 4.87. cotton seed 17.40 and 17.20 per 100 pounds.
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