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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1972
Page
1
The editorial notes that U.S. newspapers largely lay out clear stances in an election year, offering readers choice in what to read and believe. It contrasts this with Brazil where a government contest colors media coverage, implying restricted press independence. The piece discusses how readers select papers aligned with their views.
The text notes governments using legal and martial measures to curb press freedom. It cites Chile South Korea Saigon and Manila Times closures with editors deposed and a government sponsored paper printing only good news. It argues control of the press precedes other freedoms in narrowed democracies.
The piece questions source of campaign funds noting millions spent nationally and in Kansas where Gov. Docking nears 250000 while opponent Kay spends more. It contrasts lavish candidate outlays with sluggish donations to Franklin County United Fund, asking why money flows to campaigns but not to those in need.
The piece notes Canada’s parity result after a recent vote, with no clear majority and a possible stopgap coalition. It contrasts Canada’s uncertain path with the author’s view that the United States will endure another four years despite the nationwide churn. It questions frequent elections and endorses the current system as preferable to others’ instability.
A dog owner asks if humans can catch diseases from dogs while managing a seven year old diabetic pet. The owner describes daily insulin, skin sores, clinic visits, and daily topical meds with sores appearing elsewhere. The letter seeks reassurance on zoonotic risk and safety of applying medicines to canine lesions.
A reader health column covers diseases that transfer between animals and people, noting bacteria viruses and parasites such as ringworm salmonella rabies and trichinosis. It advises precautions around an ill dog and suggests cultures or smears to identify the germ and improve treatment.
NBC declared Nixon the winner on election night at 8 30 p m EST, 22 minutes ahead of CBS and far earlier than ABC. The report notes NBC led the pace across prior years with faster projections, while CBS faced a strike affecting its broadcast.
A dense listing of daytime and prime time programs across channels with numerous shows, movies, news, weather, and specials. Entries reference Sesame Street, Lost In Space, Perry Mason, Moby Dick, The Last Challenge, Genghis Khan, and many other titles along with scheduled times and blocks throughout the day.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for local and out of area readers, with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual rates by mail or carrier, plus a 3 percent out of state tax adjustment and AP news rights held by the paper.
In Broadway England AP reports Worcestershire police say bicycles are being replaced by patrol cars. The force notes this may fit urban needs but rural areas still need bicycles for easy patrols.
Washington AP reports Senator George McGovern's White House bid failed due to early missteps. The ill conceived 1000 dollar proposal and the Eagleton affair overshadowed his campaign, letting Nixon portray McGovern as radical and indecisive. Rifts with Humphrey and a weak national strategy amplified the loss.
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