08 Sep 1972
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1972
Page
1
Editorial notes that in November Franklin County will have a single candidate for county attorney, unlike other counties with none and needing appointment. It laments voter apathy as a flaw in county government and justice, and cites stagnant pay failing to keep up with inflation.
The article argues that low pay forces county attorneys to moonlight, risking ethical conflicts when prosecutors must try cases against former clients. It calls for shifting from coroner to district concepts and from part time to full time county attorney offices, asserting justice requires full dedication.
Lawrence faces criticism after annexing a north parcel including the Kansas Power and Light plant. KP&L seeks a surcharge with the Kansas Corporation Commission to cover a $582,000 tax rise, while already paying $1.8 million in county taxes. KU may bear a $300,000 share if rates rise.
A historical Ottawa report notes yearly traffic safety awards with concern for grade crossings. It cites a nationwide death toll at crossings, Kansas fatalities, and a federal $750 million program to remove dangerous crossings, urging Kansas and Ottawa to act locally to prevent tragedies.
A physician asks about why kidney infections from Escherichia coli occur so often and what causes them. E coli is a bacterium. the note explains its role in urinary tract infections and potential preventive measures.
Practical medical column covers E coli in urinary infections and hygiene tips, plus reader questions on frostbitten feet cortisone side effects and post cancer hysterectomy concerns. Notes prayer and Bible verse, then New York AP report on rising interest rates and 5.5 percent prime lending.
The piece notes rates may peak around six percent, a benchmark seen by Wall Street as indicating broader credit conditions. It argues higher rates can slow business expansion and depress stock prices, driven by rising demand for money, though some doubt this is the sole cause.
A dense TV grid lists programs from morning to late night across channels, naming shows, news blocks, sports, cartoons, movies, and religious programs. Entries include Sesame Street, Mister Rogers, The Andy Griffith Show, Olympics, news briefs, and assorted CBS NBC and ABC listings with times and channel markers.
NEW YORK AP Famed television chef Julia Child faces an end to her show on public television due to funding gaps at WGBH The station can only support four more episodes through October with no underwriter prospects after Polaroid pulled support The run began February 11 1963 and has aired over 300 episodes with strong ratings yet PBS sponsorship rules hinder direct advertising leading to reruns through December and an eventual closure for good
Kansas landowners fear loose timber deals as cottonwood trees along the Arkansas River valley are cut and shipped to Texas paper mills with little or no payment. Extension forester Harold Gallaher cites 17 000 cords harvested in 1970 and 12 000 in 1971 plus the first quarter of this year, risking erosion and habitat loss while landowners receive about a dollar per cord though four dollars or more would be fair.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details with editor Wellington and publisher Robert 8. Rates cover trade area by mail one month $1.44 three months $4.12 six months $7.21 one year $13.39. Out of area higher rates apply and out of state tax adjustments noted. The paper reserves AP news use.
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