19 Oct 1971
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1971
Page
1
An editorial notes a physician shortage in Kansas and nationwide. It cites concerns from employers and civic leaders and reports a long term plan to expand the University of Kansas Medical Center at a cost of millions. It also proposes group practice as a viable interim solution.
The Franklin County medical society president promotes community efforts with new ideas to attract physicians. Plans outline a new hospital adjacent office complex and a county lease to house physicians, aiming to improve service and hospital use while saving taxpayers money.
A study finds one local government unit per 207 people in Northwest Kansas. The article argues for consolidations and city county collaborations to reduce duplication of services and rising taxes as transportation shifts from horse and buggy to gasoline engines.
A parent writes to Dr. Thosteson explaining allergies and seeking to avoid the German measles vaccine unless essential. The plea emphasizes minimizing potential adverse reactions while requesting medical judgment on necessity.
The letter explains typed guidance on rubella vaccination, noting no skin test for immunity but a HI blood test can show prior immunity. It discusses egg allergy and vaccine culture sources, plus a path to testing via an allergist to assess egg tolerance and potential vaccine safety. It also covers petroleum jelly for hemorrhoids and seeking orthopedist advice for spinal curvature in an 18 year old.
A devotional prayer urges readers to reflect on self centered thoughts and seek broader compassion. It asks divine help to open hearts, increase love for others, and appreciate others service, ending with Amen.
Laguna Hills AP reports Lion Country Safari blends live African wildlife with a drive through park near Disneyland. Founder Harry Shuster, 36, a Latvian-born South Africa exile and lawyer, aims to attract tourism by letting visitors observe roaming animals from their cars. The Palm Beach and Orange County venture, cost up to 11.5 million dollars, drew 1.2 million visitors in its first year. Admission runs 3.25 dollars for adults.
Kansas House Speaker Cal Strowig says President Nixon's economic policy must work fast to avoid higher state taxes in 1972. He warns the budget is lean, welfare costs soar, and inflation pressures demand reform. He urges innovative, efficient government and restraint in welfare and education funding.
Washington AP reports the Nixon administration will use up to 2 billion dollars in feed program payments to curb corn sorghum and barley production next year aiming to remove 38 million acres from feed use. If needed farmers may divert more, raising costs to 2.8 billion. The plan builds on this year's 18.2 million acres set aside and projects 5.4 billion bushels of 1971 corn production. A 19.5 cent cotton loan and 15 cent per pound preliminary payment on the U S allotment are outlined, with corn barley and sorghum loan rates adjusted and a Purdue Nebraska guidebook on sound- barrier plantings highlighted.
A dense schedule lists 5 PM to midnight programming across scripts and channels, including Munsters, Petticoat Junction, Dream Of Jeannie, Laughing shows, news, weather, sports, and multiple movies. Notable titles include Suddenly Single, Lonely Are The Brave, Sabrina, and Violent Saturday.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details with editor Wellington Robert 8. Rates show by mail prices for trade area: one month 14 cents, three months 4.12, six months 7.21, one year 13.39. Outside trade rates: one month 2.2, three months 5.43, six months 10.30, one year 19.57. Out of state adds 3 percent tax. AP holds exclusive local news publication rights.
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