12 May 1971
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1971
Page
1
Editorial cites a state labor official noting 350,000 ex servicemen nationally without work, with Kansas reporting 8000 veterans on unemployment in March. It highlights difficulty for unskilled veterans to reenter civilian jobs after military service and mentions Vietnam veterans among the unemployed.
The text laments the lack of federal programs to absorb veterans as the economy shifts from war to peace. It argues state and local governments also fail, facing financial strain. It calls for collaboration between business and labor to create job opportunities for unemployed veterans, noting long term costs of dole versus payroll.
A business tycoon began in finance by delivering letters on a bike for a penny per piece, cheaper than the two cents via standard mail. Later, his firm shifted to mailing statements, a cheaper option than hand delivery. If mail rates rise this weekend, a young courier on a bike might help offset inflation in the postal system.
A reader asks what causes heart damage during a heart attack and whether an obstructed artery usually reopens on its own. The explanation compares the heart to a large muscular chamber and outlines how blocked blood supply harms heart tissue and recovery mechanisms.
Describes the heart anatomy and function with chambers valves and coronary artery. Explains how blockages cause heart attack and range of outcomes from death to full recovery. Includes brief Q&A about garlic and hearing aid safety and ends with a religious verse about living water.
In 1970 the 50 story One New York Plaza faced a fatal fire on August 5 causing two deaths and thirty injuries with $10 million in damage. Fire Chief John O Hag en blamed the AC system for spreading heat and smoke via hidden plenums and elevator cores. Officials warned that modern skyscrapers may share similar vulnerabilities and urged new safety measures including barriers, shutoff devices, thermal insulation, and sprinklers.
The piece notes Woodstock's decline as a cultural force two years after its peak. It cites disillusionment with rock, high fees, promoter struggles, and the shift toward more controlled, arena venues. It contrasts the era's ideals with money focus and changes in musical styles. It mentions Woodstock's legacy and Altamont dangers, deaths of Joplin and Hendrix, and the rise of softer, country-influenced acts and quieter amplification.
CBS's 60 Minutes previews Lyndon B Johnson Library dedication and secret Swiss bank accounts. It highlights Johnson during 1967 Israel Arab war crisis, Kosygin warned of action, and 6th Fleet move near Syria. Also notes Swiss accounts offering high interest with no questions asked. The segment discusses The Frog Prince puppets and a Sonny and Cher summer variety hour.
Hal Boyle surveys trends and trivia from mail, noting 100,000 U.S. women smoke cigars and scientists’ split impressions. He cites quirks about sea life, alcohol habits, and a quote about loudspeakers, plus tips and tourist survey oddities from Meramec Caverns and a tale of a man’s long bank savings.
A sprawling OCR log lists TV lineups from early afternoon to after midnight. It names programs, hosts, and air times including Petticoat Junction The Big Gamble Tonight Jeopardy Hollywood Squares Perry Mason and dramas, with repeated News Weather and various game shows.
104 S Cedar Published daily except Sunday and Holidays Robert Wellington Editor and Publisher Subscription rates to trade area including sales tax By mail one month 1.29 three months 3.86 six months 6.70 one year 12.36 Subscription rates outside trade area By mail one month 2.06 three months 5.15 six months 9.79 one year 18.54 Out of state subscribers deduct 1 percent sales tax The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for publication of all the local news printed in the newspaper as well as all AP news dispatches.
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