19 May 1972
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1972
Page
1
Editorial argues Ottawans will vote in August on a five member city commission. It notes inclusivity with a woman capable of serving and champions the city manager and commission form. The piece urges approval for broader representation and future-focused governance.
The passage argues that a three to five member city commission reduces secret decisions. It states that fewer officials can decide covertly and approve at meetings, while a five member board increases chances for open discussion and dissent. It also contends that five members lessen risk of one man rule for repeated naming as mayor.
Kansas manufacturers gathered in Wichita to hear about government stance on business. Speakers criticized the 3 percent equipment tax the rise in corporate taxes and the state’s deduction ban on federal taxes for state income, warning Kansas risks strangling growth and jobs with high taxes and inefficiency.
State Sen Tom Van Sickle will run for the Republican nomination for state treasurer this year, leaving the Senate. The Topeka based candidate, once seen as a political playboy, faced mixed opinions in his district but his departure is seen as a net gain for the Senate and state overall. The Parsons Sun notes his past record including cost cutting at the expense of social welfare programs and suggests Kansas can dispense with such a legislator.
Dear Dr Thesteson writer asks for guidance on a fungus that grows under toenails. The caller compares fungus to moss in shade and notes it thrives where it finds suitable conditions, seeking medical explanation.
A health column discusses nail fungus from long standing infections and proper treatment using antifungals like griseofulvin, with extended therapy until nails grow out. It also covers gout prevention by lowering uric acid, psittacosis from birds, and egg white nutrition with protein and calories.
Nathan tells David thou art the man and a prayer asks God to burn this truth into memory. The text seeks cleansing of hearts and minds for spiritual inspection. It frames repentance and humility as daily practice within faith.
New York AP reports Public Broadcasting’s New York Playhouse focuses on the 1940s with a program mixing old film bits and director comments. The retrospective traces Hollywood film changes from prewar to postwar days but reads as a flimsy skeleton for clips. NBC plans big fall schedule changes including Bo nanza and The Dean Martin Show shifting tone and a channel affiliate backlash over suggestive material.
An administration spokesman says the White House invites all senators to read constituent letters and telegrams about Vietnam. White House aide Kenneth Clawson notes Nixon’s May 8 speech on mining North Vietnamese ports drew intense public reaction. Clark MacGregor sent letters to senators offering a pro con breakdown of replies from voters in their states.
A dense schedule lists daytime and prime time programs across news, weather, sports, movies, and family shows. Notable entries include Dream Of Jeannie, Hogan's Heroes, Partridge Family, Batman, Draculi Risen From The Grave, and Tonight plus many regional and network offerings across mornings to late night.
The Agriculture Department says per-capita food consumption in 1972 will likely match the 1971 record, with slightly less red meat and more cereal, vegetables and fruit. Poultry intake is expected to rise. overall 1972 use up 3.4 percent from 1967. Red meat stayed volatile in 1971, averaging 191.8 pounds carcass weight.
The House approved a 13.2 million dollar reduction in U.S. payments to the United Nations, cutting U.S. share to 25 percent of U.N. operating costs for the coming year. Secretary Rogers warned such a unilateral cut could breach obligations and trigger a UN funding shortfall by October.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription pricing for trade area and out of state orders with monthly and multi month rates, including carrier and sales tax details. Editorial and publishing credits note Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher and AP rights statement.
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