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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1972
Page
1
Saturday notepad notes the TV commentator McGovern Nixon Spock reference and a cook's vote choice. It reflects on Watergate charges, political fatigue, and candid observations about Nixon and his allies as voters anticipate Tuesday's election, noting bumper stickers and a Cadillac sighting.
A reader argues next week’s election won’t change much. He urges repealing real estate, personal property, and sales taxes, favors a straight income tax, and calls for tax relief for the elderly, disabled, and the needy. He cites his own tax burden and invites broader consultation with low income groups.
A letter asks Dr Thosteson about persistent bedtime trouble. The writer says they go to bed around 9:30 to 10 but fall asleep at 11:30 or midnight and have tried counting sheep. The doctor replies by asking how the reader feels on waking, concluding rest indicates sufficient sleep.
Dr Thestes explains sleep needs vary by age and daytime activity. Seven hours may suit some, while others need more or less. He offers practical adjustments for sleeplessness, from room temperature to prebed routines, and cautions against quick drug use.
A dense list of television programs across days and time blocks includes CBS Children’s Film Festival, Soul Train, News, News Hour, and numerous drama, sports, and religious programs. The almanac-like grid names shows, films, and guests with channel designations and approximate times throughout the schedule.
A New York AP column mixes health tips with antiquated trivia and quotes. It highlights hypertension as a leading US killer, notes a one in ten prevalence, recalls Charlemagne beds sloped head to foot, and tosses in wry lines from Mark Twain and juvenile delinquent jokes.
London police warn of rising street violence as gangs of teenage girls armed with switchblades terrorize areas near schools and transit. Reports cite elderly victims, a raped woman, and a 79 year old verger killed for a quarter dollar. Judges hand stiff sentences. experts urge balanced response to youth crime.
Agriculture Department reports point to higher milk marketings and prices in 1973 with dairy cash receipts set to rise to an estimated 7.1 billion dollars in 1972. Net income may lag due to rising feed costs even as milk and cream production grows. Local rural telephone survey shows average local calls at 6.56 dollars monthly, up five percent from last year, with dial service now 98 percent of farm telephones.
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