07 Sep 1972
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1972
Page
1
The piece notes President travels on Air Force One for official business with government covering expenses and political side trips funded by the Republican Party. It contrasts Senator George McGovern using a leased 727 jet with a newsroom entourage, estimating about $70,000 weekly prepaid for his aircraft.
The article recalls past campaigns with trains and rear-platform speeches, noting today’s heavy security at airports and campaign sites. It argues for reviving earlier methods to reduce costs and ease operations, suggesting Amtrak and railroads need the business.
Editors often draft editorials days ahead to meet deadlines. A recent Kansas Herald edition ran a photo of GOP candidate Morris Kay handshaking in Ottawa after the editorial had been prepared. The Iola Register criticized Nixon on welfare versus work ethic.
A historical commentary argues that Palestinian guerrilla actions from hijackings to the Lod Airport massacre heighten Middle East tensions. It suggests the Olympic crisis exposes fault lines between the major powers and the Arab-Israeli conflict, implying blame lies with U.S. and Soviet leaders rather than solely on regional actors.
A reader warns that a lotion and a soap used for back rubs both contain hexachlorophene. A doctor advised stopping use due to the chemical. The daughter, a hospital volunteer, says the lotion may still be used at the hospital.
Discussion over hexachlorophene safety notes its germicidal effectiveness and brain toxicity in animals. Public warnings led to cautious use, avoiding broken skin and ensuring thorough rinsing. Hospital nurseries used it for staph infections, and after restricting use, skin infections rose. Adults with intact skin face no major objections. limit use to necessary cases.
Washington AP Justice Douglas says the Supreme Court is not overworked despite rising case numbers from about 1800 to 4200 annually. He notes a shift to a highly selective process and fewer full hearings, with sessions shrinking from six days to roughly three, and conferences moving to Saturday.
In a CBS interview, Justice Douglas argues courts are clogged by petty crimes and urges focusing on big cases. He opposes shrinking federal jurisdiction, warns against excluding environmental and consumer suits, and defends his practice of brief opinions and early office departures from Goose Prairie.
Washington reports sorghum or milo is expected to stay in strong demand next fall and winter as feed production declines. ERS notes a higher loan rate and smaller crop amid large carryover, with 1972 export prospects around 110 million bushels and Japan remaining a top buyer.
Ottawa Kansas daily TV log lists 5 am to 2:15 am schedules featuring Sesame Street Mick Rogers Booby Darin and many shows across NBC CBS and ABC networks. Notable entries include Summer Olympics programs Hogan's Heroes Mister Rogers The Man and The Great McGinty movies and Weather and News interludes with multiple local broadcasts.
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