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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1972
Page
2
The Ottawa Herald notes a debate over consumer protection and a car maker recall for a defective shoulder strap grommet. It questions why many owners respond to recalls and cites surveys showing under five percent of drivers use the shoulder belt, suggesting possible overreaction to safety campaigns.
The grommet costs 35 cents and installation takes about a minute, making recalls costly. Replacing parts plus letters and registrations total nearly 4 million dollars for 4.3 million recalls. Only 70 to 80 owners complained, most resolved at dealers. Manufacturers are embedding recall costs into product prices, shifting the burden to consumers.
The November ballot features a key amendment shaping democracy in Kansas. It aims to centralize court administration in the Supreme Court, enable non partisan judge selection, revise lower courts, speed up Supreme Court work, allow temporary district judge service, and widen removal methods for incapacitated judges. Backed by two committees after eight years of work, the measure has cleared the Legislature and awaits voter approval on November 7.
The text quotes Supreme Court Justice Powell and reflects on pre election rhetoric, noting harsh accusations and calls of corruption in politics, yet asserts that the nation survives and democracy remains the best system despite flaws. It close with a defense of the imperfect but best available government.
Dear Dr Thosteson asks why pneumonia develops in elderly hospital patients even when treated for another illness. The inquiry probes whether cold and drafts are responsible or if other factors in hospital settings contribute to infection.
A reader asks about appendicitis causes and bathroom habits. The doctor explains pneumonia types including viral and stasis forms, emphasizes germ causes, and notes care like mobility and oxygen in severe cases.
The listing catalogs a dense array of TV programs across hours from 5:00 PM to 12:15 AM including News Weather Sports sports shows dramas comedies documentaries and films. It names titles such as Sesame Street Leave It To Beaver Hogan's Heroes Brady Bunch Washington In Review Star programs and various movies and specials.
A dense listing of syndicated programs and network broadcasts across hours from 12:30 to 1:00, detailing movies, news blocks, religious programs, talk shows, sports and drama series with numerous titles and channel references. The guide catalogs times and show names, including Road To Zanzibar, The Fly, The Day The Earth Caught Fire, and Notre Dame football, among many others, reflecting a full day’s broadcast slate.
The Agriculture Department designates turkey and some trimmings as official plentiful foods for December as turkey production is forecast to hit a record 128.4 million birds, up 7 percent from 1971.
Midwest Congressman accuses CIA of feeding inside tips to a Kansas City trade magazine about a $1 billion U.S. wheat sale to Moscow. Rep. Roman C. Pucinski argues a USDA employee with CIA access supplied details, while USDA officials acknowledge CIA reporting but deny suppression.
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