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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1972
Page
2
The piece discusses Kansas lieutenant governor prospects on November 7 with Len. Dave Owen leading George Hart, while over a third remain undecided. It quotes Emporia Gazette on Hart as entertaining but unqualified, contrasting Owen as a serious banker, businessman, and state senator favored by the authors.
New York Times columnist Tom Wicker told Ottawa University listeners that regardless of the president in office the same core bureaucrats run government. A local businessman quipped about firing eighths or fifths of bureaucrats to improve efficiency, admitting unemployment would rise but government might run better.
The piece notes election year grandstanding around Nixon and Gov. Docking. Docking orders the Kansas highway director to sue in US District Court to reclaim over 50 million dollars in federal highway funds withheld by Congress, with estimates near 75 million by year end. It cites red tape and environmental laws delaying aid.
A reader argues against marrying a first cousin citing genetic risks to offspring and notes legal constraints. The note reflects concern about consanguinity and its implications for children and law.
A reader asks about second and third cousin marriage risk. The article explains recessive genes and increased danger with closer relation, cites examples of eye defects, notes risk declines with distance, and urges genetic counseling at medical centers. It also includes a Q&A on a low fat diet for gall bladder inflammation and a prayer excerpt.
The Air Force Academy in Colorado has chosen the falcon as its mascot this year. The bird symbolizes grace, speed, courage, keen eyesight, and alertness and will appear at all football games.
Kansas reporters tally seven major markets showing Morris Kay leading Gov. Robert Docking in television ad spending though the gap is modest. Kay totals about 147 939 while Docking 129 193 on stations covering 90 percent of Kansas TV.
In Dallas, Frances, a long time server at a Chinese restaurant, keeps the place lively with cheerful chatter and her own Hawaiian music tapes. She has no interest in world affairs, reads Gothic novels, and balances a strong personality with colorful jewelry and crepe sole shoes.
Frances brushes aside politics and news saying only the kingdom matters while 144,000 will enter, the great multitude will rule on earth, and the remnant stays. she prefers family friends and customers plus gum sil d o y ing fun. She jokes about voting for nobody and finds solace in simple meals.
A long list of broadcast times outlines daytime and evening programs across multiple channels. Notable items include Sesame Street, Lost In Space, The Dirty Dozen, The Littlest Warrior, Perry Mason, and The Robe among numerous news, weather, sports, game shows, and movies. The miscellany reads like a station log showing hours and titles across a full day.
The notice lists subscription rates for local and out of area readers, including monthly and yearly prices, tax details, and carrier options. It credits Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher and notes AP rights.
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