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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1972
Page
2
Franklin County engineers plan to spend more than 300000 on 14 bridge replacements using revenue sharing. The first year may bring over 250000 in funds, and residents rated roads and bridges as the top priority in a county development survey.
The county expects population growth from easier drives to Kansas City Lawrence and Topeka, with Interstate 35 already making an impact. The road network and bridge upgrades funded by revenue sharing are presented as a future investment.
Senator Dole, Kansan and Republican national chair, endorses Morris Kay for governor while acknowledging Robert Docking’s political strength. He cites loyalty and strategic concern, noting polls favor Docking and suggesting Kay could challenge Docking later if Docking seeks the Senate.
The comic remarks lampoon the election race with lines about candidates running scared and voters being scared too. Graffiti quips contrast human error with political blame, noting that while fear may exist, voting remains essential and the republic endures.
A reader questions pupil dilation in an 18 year old with no meds or drug use. The doctor notes pupil size varies due to involuntary sympathetic stimulation, possibly influenced by contact lens wear.
A reader asks about pupil dilation from light and drugs and whether birth control pills or past infection affect fertility. Another writes about a breast lump after radiotherapy, with reassurance that a second lump could be a cyst and unlikely to spread. A question about cervical heat insensitivity during cauterization is answered affirmatively. The page closes with a devotional prayer.
Washington AP reports the United States produced 4 percent less red meat in September than August and 6 percent below September 1971. Beef led the decline, down 5 percent from August but matching September 1971 output per the Agriculture Department livestock slaughter report.
California workers may file complaints with a new state consumer protection agency for auto repair. The bureau licenses about 35,000 shops at 50 dollars to operate and can revoke adds. In three months the agency logged 7,436 complaints, handling most without court action. The agency uses targeted “funny cars” to detect fraud and will refer proven cases to district attorneys.
WASHINGTON AP Wheat cotton and cattle prices pushed the Agriculture Department price index up one percent in October though farm production costs also rose. Wheat averaged 1.89 per bushel at mid October the highest in nearly a decade due to large Soviet sales with prior months rising from 1.32 in July to 1.75 in September. Cattle quotations averaged 34.20 per hundredweight up 1 from September the strongest since a record 34.60 last July.
Hogs fell to 27.50 per hundredweight down from a record high. Cotton averaged 25.56 cents per pound, up 1.21 cents from September after sliding on larger crop. Officials noted 1 percent rise in prices farmers pay, 7 percent above a year earlier. Set-aside acreage plans for wheat, feed grain and cotton feature in debate. Agriculture Secretary Butz and Nixon officials discuss the 1970 act amid campaign impact. Clayton Yeutter, joining Nixon campaign, avoids mutter on extension but calls the act popular with farmers.
New York AP reports skiing as a thriving industry with crowded lifts, rising clothing and equipment sales, and strong hotel demand. About 4.5 million skiers exist and grow 10 to 15 percent yearly, per the United States Ski Association, with winter sports expenditure rising from $9.9 million in 1951 to $88.4 million in 1970 and projected near $184 million by 1975.
Ottawa Kansas daily TV grid lists shows from 5:00 to 2:30 am with a mix of News Weather Sports and multiple network programs including Sesame Street Hazel Lost In Space Hogan's Heroes Mayberry RFD Beverly Hillbillies Circle of programming and film features The Hell With Heroes The Dirty Dozen Zulu and Desert Fury among others. Local publication details editor publisher and subscription rates included.
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