31 Oct 1972
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1972
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald assesses sheriff probate judge and county clerk roles voters will decide for two years. It notes county clerk's heavy duties in taxation budgeting election work and federal revenue sharing, praising Bruce Spears for nine terms and stressing judge of juvenile county and police courts responsibilities.
The piece argues for voting Bruce Spears for Clerk Don White for Judge and Jim Richardson for Undersheriff citing White’s six years in office and prior county attorney service, Richardson’s 16 years in law enforcement, and the need for experience and integrity as county facilities consolidate with a new jail.
A Los Angeles police commander told Wichita reporters that violence and crime warnings must be toned up. He said the public needs fuller reporting on armed robbery rape and assault amid rising concerns over media attention and public boredom with crime news.
A 50 year old widower with nine years of diabetes reports taking two Diabinese tablets and one D.B.I. daily to manage blood sugar and asks Dr Thosteson about a suspected drug reaction.
A reader asks which oral diabetes drug might trigger a reaction to alcohol. The doctor explains sulfonylurea drugs can cause facial flushing and illness with even one drink, but not all oral meds. Advice includes avoiding alcohol and using sugar-free options at gatherings.
As the 1972 race ends, voters hear mainly about the candidates character and leadership style. McGovern accuses Nixon of corruption and espionage while Nixon defends spending and economic plans. The Watergate scandal and Eagleton’s withdrawal dominate coverage amid ongoing Vietnam and economic debates.
Investors and analysts struggle to define the stock market as labels like the McGovern market prove elusive. They note no consistent rise or fall with campaign or peace rumor news, likening memories to seasons and uncertainty to a shopper avoiding unlabeled cans.
Hal Boyle notes Kissinger said peace is at hand and the Dow briefly rose before closing lower. Perry Wysong, from Fort Lauderdale, publishes The Consensus of Insiders based on stock specialists and corporate insiders. He argues that insider selling predicts declines and insider buying signals strength in coming months.
A dense TV guide lists programs across channels with times from 5:00 to 12:30, naming shows like Sesame Street, Bonanza, Jeannie, Star Trek, and Tonight Show. Local editor note adds subscription rates and AP affiliation, reflecting a daily newspaper’s community focus.
Doane Agricultural Service surveyed midwestern farmers in early October showing Nixon at 66.0 percent and McGovern at 17.6 percent with 12.8 percent undecided. The poll, based on 5,300 mailed responses, also found 73.9 percent backing the current crop acreage control program, 11.9 percent favoring tighter controls, and 14.2 percent undecided.
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