11 May 1972
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1972
Page
1
The editorial notes reactions to President Nixon resuming bombing of North Vietnam and Haiphong mining. It cites global complaints, Russian and Chinese trading, and U.S. student protests railing against war in the United States. The piece questions the link between foreign policy and domestic unrest.
The piece weighs Nixon’s recent military choices and the risks to the nation, arguing that while critics fear widening conflict, the President has gambled his future on the new program’s success and its acceptance by Americans in November. It notes Russia and Red China unlikely to wage a major war over Vietnam.
A Kansas Democrat and physician William Roy leads a broad federal program debate proposing tens of millions for venereal disease and immunization efforts. Critics say the plan is a costly copout that would complicate an already bureaucratic medical system and prefers using existing agencies.
The Ottawa school board discussed the dress code policy and who bears responsibility for student appearance. Teachers and principals judge disruption, with parent involvement questioned as to who should ensure proper attire. The piece urges parents to enforce appropriate dress at home to reduce school problems.
A reader asks if an aneurysm is the same as a blood clot. The physician answers that they are not the same nor opposite. both involve blood vessels, but aneurysms and clots are distinct conditions. No clear link to brain aneurysms from oral contraceptives is stated.
An aneurysm is a weak spot in a blood vessel likely to bulge and may hemorrhage if it breaks. Controlling blood pressure helps reduce rupture risk. surgical repair or reinforcement may be needed for some cases. Blood clots form when blood pools and can travel or block circulation. location matters for impact. The pill is not proven to cause brain aneurysms, but vascular risk may rise with existing vein troubles. A reader asks if pregnancy can occur without intercourse. artificial insemination allows pregnancy, and sperm can move to an ovum after petting. Bedtime advice suggests 8:30 to 9 for an 8-year-old, with sleep needs of about 10 hours.
Excerpted Biblical verses describe Jesus leading disciples to Bethany blessing them and departing as they return to Jerusalem with joy. A contemporary prayer asks for fullness of joy and living in its light today through divine presence.
In Dublin Ireland an AP report says an average of 90 public telephone booths are destroyed daily across the Republic. Officials blame young vandals for the ongoing damage reducing public access to services.
North Platte AP reports George McGovern, once nearly unknown, has surged to lead the Democratic field as votes and recognition grow. From a shy Avon, South Dakota 4 H boy to a credible national candidate, his plain style and steady messaging appeal to blue collar workers, blacks, and liberals alike, amid Vietnam War discontent and inflation concerns.
New York AP reports Dick Cavett is on three months probation at ABC. David Frost will drop his syndicated series in midsummer for a weekly revue and specials. Experts split on whether nighttime talk shows face decline, with supply and demand as the main issue.
A NBC executive recalls NBCs Today show triumph over early rivals and notes a similar daytime struggle now. He cites CBSs Paar and Kovacs as short lived threats that failed against a entrenched audience. He adds ABCs Jerry Lewis, Joey Bishop, and Cavett to the competitive mix.
Television guide page lists daily programs with many NBC CBS and local shows. Entries include Dream Of Jeannie 5:00 and 3:0 blocks, news weather sports, and classic series such as Hogan's Heroes Perry Mason and The Saint. Also notes movie airings The Country Girl Arrivederci Baby and The Rare Breed. Ends with publication credit and subscription rates.
A Washington AP report says demand for U S soybean oil may grow in Latin America and the Mediterranean over five to ten years. A trade team sponsored by the Agriculture Department and the National Soybean Processors Association toured a dozen countries, noting a Greek crushing plant under construction and plans for more facilities in other Mediterranean nations. Peru imports U S soybeans while the Dominican Republic Jamaica Haiti and Panama are developing soybean processing plans.
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