06 Sep 1972
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1972
Page
1
Since Nixon began pulling troops from Vietnam air war expanded, costing over 80 million dollars monthly. In five months 106 planes and 62 helicopters were lost, with replacement costs likely higher. The piece argues inflation and living costs tie to Vietnam funding.
The article notes Congress debates diverting some Highway Trust Fund money from freeways to mass transit. Gov. Robert Docking is criticized by the Wichita Eagle as shortsighted and insular for opposing the shift. It also highlights Democratic party organization tensions with Larry OBrien and Gary Hart and questions McGovern’s campaign setup.
A writer replies to a 15 year old girl claiming possible gonorrhea. The writer recalls his own experience with gonorrhea at seventeen three years earlier and notes that knowing warning signs could have averted grief. The exchange emphasizes awareness and caution.
A reader asks Dr Thosteson to urge youths to delay marriage to avoid suffering from gonorrhea and infertility. The letter recalls long-term health costs, miscarriage, and weight loss, noting a safe marriage requires restraint.
August 1 dairy market roundup shows prices below last year with expectations of continued declines. The department projects milk production and dairy cash receipts rising in 1972 while price support removals are tentatively about 6.0 billion pounds versus 7.3 in the prior year and 5.8 in 1970. The price support program commits purchases of excess manufactured dairy products to guarantee a minimum milk price.
In a tour of Union Station Amtrak chief Carl Custer says upgrades will take about two years to reach standard. Passengers complain about dirty cars, misassigned seats, and crowded restrooms on the National Limited while others praise Amtrak tours to Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon as the service expands. Officials note late trains due to roadbed problems and a broad employee and fare restructuring effort.
Nationwide beer industry analysis shows six major brewers dominating future capacity with 76 percent by 1980, a rise from 49.5 percent in 1970, while many smaller plants face closure amid heavy advertising and price competition. Lithia brewery relocation highlights pressures on small firms. Wisconsin officials comment on competition and government concerns.
A dense listing of TV programs across the day noting News Weather and Sports blocks, daytime serials like Another World Somerset and Days Of Our Lives, children's shows such as Mister Rogers Sesame Street and The Electric Company, plus specials, sports and Olympics coverage. Large schedule fragment with channel and time references.
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