30 Oct 1972
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1972
Page
1
President Nixon vetoed nine appropriations measures including funds for health care and flood control. Critics may call him callous and thoughtless, but supporters will cite restraint to curb future tax increases as campaign material. The article notes the government as the largest spenders with the biggest income and debt.
The Nixon administration opposes Congress bills surpassing a $250 billion cap as the election nears. Despite vetoes, agencies can spend at current rates until Congress reconvenes. A calmer post election review is hoped for in January.
News that peace may be near in Southeast Asia follows Nixon’s persistent efforts toward a truce. The mining of North Vietnamese harbors and bombing have weakened Hanoi, while most Americans favor Nixon’s approach over McGovern’s. A settlement could shift focus to domestic issues and reduce the United States’ role as an international policeman.
Liberal Vo-tech School survey of last year's graduates shows nine of ten at work in trained fields. Average salary reported at $6,457 with jobs spanning bricklaying to computer science. Findings bolster case for stronger vocational training over college as enrollment declines loom.
A 22 year old mother of three reports consuming an eight ounce box of laundry starch daily for four months. She compares the urge to starch to being on dope and notes prior intermittent use escalating to constant craving.
Patient discusses pica like starch hunger tied to anemia and possible low blood sugar, with weight gain from 138 to 156 pounds. Advised to seek medical evaluation, improve protein balance, and consider treatment for anemia. Also explains vein stripping basics, pregnancy impact, and cautions on weight and circulation. Includes a prayer excerpt.
London AP reports bus driver Edward Couchman and his wife Rose have not spoken for 25 years. Married in 1986, they separated in 1947 and share three grown children. Couchman granted divorce for nonresidence. Outside court he affirmed the silence. Mrs Couchman remained silent.
Sen George McGovern frames the 1972 race as a moral crusade and a choice of decency justice and integrity. He calls Nixon era leadership the most corrupt in US history and urges voters to seek moral leadership over political power. A Spokane priestly group backs McGovern citing Judeo Christian principles at stake.
NBC's Today postponed a planned two hour POW special as negotiations for Vietnam peace heated up. Stuart Shulberg said airing a POW program then would risk undermining potential settlements. Kissinger later announced major provisions agreed, with POW release possible within 60 days after a settlement is signed.
A dense schedule lists daytime and evening programs across channels including Sesame Street Leave It To Beaver and The Real Channel offerings. The log shows a mix of news weather sports game shows and soap operas with titles like Hazel Lost In Space The Beverly Hillbillies and Mister Rogers as well as a range of specials and movies scheduled through the day and into the night.
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