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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1971
Page
2
Ottawa Herald reports a national business meeting warned that inflation consumer pressure and pollution concerns erode big business image. In Washington the FDA weighs full labeling for standardized foods, covering about 20 percent of groceries, while non standard items already require full labels.
The drive for consumerism increases mistrust for big business and brings mountains of regulations, boosting paperwork and costs for regulators, producers, and finally buyers. Regulations raise prices and taxes, though proponents argue it protects the public, already highly protected globally.
Franklin County awarded grading and bridge contracts for Interstate 35 from the city south edge to Williamsburg, with initial bids over 3 million dollars. Separate Washington DC antiwar protests cost about 2.5 million to the District and over 0.5 million to the Park Service, totaling more than 3 million dollars. Taxpayers will cover the Interstate project and the demonstrator cleanup.
A reader asks why her 79 year old mother has burning painful feet limiting shoe wear and staying with cold water. the doctor cautions there is no quick fix or rub on remedy and suggests seeking medical evaluation for persistent neuropathic or circulatory causes.
Advice for improving leg and foot circulation in the elderly covers causes from arterial hardening to nutritional deficits, with practical steps. Suggested measures include arch supports, vitamin B complex and calcium, support hose, doctor consultation, and targeted exercises like curling the toes, Buerger’s exercises, and seated leg raises. Walking and gradual activity are emphasized for lasting improvement.
Hal Boyle reports a lively exchange between a young woman campaigner and a male ally about equality. The dialogue covers marriage, work rewards, and the tension between independence and traditional roles, highlighting shifting attitudes in the women's rights movement.
Chris Duerksen replies to editorials by Mudrick and Presley arguing that their Vietnam views ignore complexity. He cites U.S. News estimates of NVA divisions, Viet Cong ties, and North Vietnamese leverage with POWs. defends Thieu as open relative to Hanoi. urges U.S. withdrawal while keeping influence in Southeast Asia. warns against pressuring elections or appeasing North Vietnam. ends urging realism over idealism.
Debbie Shelton of Norfolk Virginia will crown her successor at the May 22 Miss USA finals. The 22 year old vows marriage to Cuban exile Vici Castro soon after ending her year as Miss USA 1970, recounting travels and growth while facing media scrutiny and public appearances.
Lester Boriey, 39, a Welshman, heads the Scottish Tourist Board. He toured the United States as a student debater and has previously managed the British Travel Association in West Germany, the United States and Australia.
The listing outlines a dense TV grid from 5 PM to midnight with numerous programs. Notable items include Munsters and Dick Van Dyke at 5 PM, Then a mix of early evening news and movies. Prime-time features The Brady Bunch, Nanny, Partridge Family, Tarzan film, and a late night Merv Griffin slot.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details and subscription pricing for trade area and out of state readers. It notes tax handling and AP rights exclusive use for local and AP dispatches.
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