14 Oct 1972
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1972
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald notes carrier week with praise for boys and girls delivering papers and handling routes. It recalls common remarks from customers about change and payments, mentions tough collectors, and hints at carrier lessons in money management and attitude amid a longer column about the newsroom routine.
A Saturday Notebook humor column notes Fire Prevention Week with the quip Celebrate burn a newspaper. It mocks campaign fodder from John Schmitz and jokes about a power outage after lightning at a high school. A light sports parody lists football terms and editor laments coverage bias toward actors over golfers.
A reader asks about pregnancy from heavy petting after questioning if a girl can become pregnant without intercourse. The doctor previously stated that some girls may wind up pregnant after heavy petting, prompting discussion on sexual awareness and safety.
A reader asks if sperm on hands can cause pregnancy and how long sperm survive. Dr Thosteson explains sperm must reach vaginal tract to cause pregnancy, survives about 48 hours, and can travel a limited distance, likely inches, with rare tubal pregnancies possible. The answer covers safety of petting, sperm viability, and the need for awareness to prevent unintended pregnancy.
Prayer cites I Corinthians 13 13 NEB. Asks Jesus to inspire today’s youth to learn, believe, and witness love through words and deeds. Amen.
Washington AP The Agriculture Department reports farm labor wages averaged 1.82 dollars per hour without board and room, up 7 percent from 1.70 a year earlier. Monthly weekly and daily rates rose. full-time workers with family housing earned 363 dollars per month versus 338 previously.
Kansas Census figures show Johnson County as the state's wealth hub with a median family income near 13 984 dollars and 57 759 families, while Chautauqua County trails with 5 537 dollars. The state median is 8 693 dollars and five counties fall below 6 000, concentrated in the southeast.
Washington reports indicate a winter wheat pasture outlook across Kansas Oklahoma and Texas with USDA noting about 4 percent of fall seeded wheat ready for livestock grazing as of Oct 1, down from 15 percent a year earlier and reflecting regional grazing potential and economic impact.
Ottawa Herald announces subscription rates for trade area and outside regions with monthly and annual options. Carrier and mail prices shown, sales tax included where applicable, plus Associated Press rights and credits.
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