02 Oct 1972
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1972
Page
1
The U S Fifth Circuit overturned contempt convictions of two Baton Rouge reporters who published testimony from an open court hearing for a civil rights leader. The court ruled judicial bans on reporting open proceedings violate the Constitution and the free press.
Voters favor a short ballot to elect the governor and lieutenant governor as a team every four years. The measure aims to grant state leaders four-year terms, reduce political clutter, and provide a clearer yardstick for performance, despite prior legal issues.
A legislative committee urged the 1973 Kansas Legislature to study the holder-in-due-course doctrine further before any changes. Assistant Attorney General Lance Burr says complaints from Kansans show buyers suffer under the doctrine, with little recourse when merchandise does not meet claims. Lawmakers show strong concern and urge voter attention.
A pregnant patient writes to Dr Thosteson detailing a five month pregnancy and a positive gonorrhea smear. She describes prior discharge misattributed to normal pregnancy and notes she did not suspect a venereal disease at that time.
Reader questions on gonorrhea recurrence after penicillin, mother to child risk, and eye treatment. Dr Thosteson explains cultures for accurate diagnosis, possible reinfection, late pregnancy yeast infections, and that garlic lacks hypertension benefits. Includes advice on chewing and a short prayer.
In Shanghai and across China, a calmer mood and informal celebrations marked the 23rd anniversary of the Communist takeover. Ordinary citizens spoke openly with Western reporters, mentioning Lin Piao as a traitor and recounting a Trident crash, signaling a shift from prior secrecy.
Washington reports that Australia’s beef output surged over 10 percent to a record 1,145,000 tons as many farms shift from sheep to cattle. A record feed grain crop and higher barley and corn production accompany tighter wheat acreage rules, signaling Australia’s potential larger share of U.S. imports, while Nixon’s suspension of voluntary restraints spurs uncertainty for 1973. The situation could shift U.S. exports as Japan pivots to Australian feed grains and beef.
A compilation of witty quips and cultural asides notes heavy topics like aging obesity and stellar extremes. It includes a quip about football and education alongside playful wordplay from a Lexington Avenue church sign. The piece concludes with Elbert Hubbard’s provocative comparison linking sport and education.
Daily Ottawa Kansas publication lists a dense television grid with programs across the day. Notable items include Sesame Street Leave It To Beaver Mister Rogers The Tonight Show and various dramas comedies and documentaries featuring Hazel Lost in Space Gunsmoke Peyton Place Bonanza Hawaii Five O and Marcus Welby M D. The schedule notes local editor Robert Wellington and subscription rates and AP rights.
New York AP reports The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. posted a weak quarterly showing consistent with forecasts. The article notes price competition hits multiple chains as retailers struggle with slim margins and outdated outlets, with A&P earning about one quarter cent per dollar last year.
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