17 Sep 1971
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1971
Page
1
The county attorney in Garnett suppresses details of a 19 year old Kansas City girl’s death after a youth allegedly shoots her at an Anderson County farmhouse. The move aims at rehabilitating the juvenile and saving jury trial costs, echoed by Atty. Gen. Vern Miller urging further action.
The writer condemns public servants for lack of accountability and secrecy. They argue the public deserves full details of actions, question monitoring county attorneys, and note juvenile proceedings limit rights. They fear railroaded youths and call for open, transparent public business.
Two Houston space center scientists earned a patent for a novel emergency shock absorber first tested on command module couches. Limited use so far, but potential for car bumper applications prompts hope for reduced vehicle shock and tangible taxpayer returns from space research.
A reader writes that her daughter-in-law appears sweet but has spells of anger that resemble insanity, seeking guidance from Dr Thosteson on how to handle such behavior. The letter frames concern about unusual mood swings within in-law relations.
A reader describes a young woman with explosive rages and threats to kill including gun threats and child beating. The columnist notes possible psychosis and urges psychiatric evaluation, removal of weapons, and consulting medical professionals for proper diagnosis and care.
A dense schedule lists TV and movie airings by time blocks, channel logos, and program titles from 5:00 p.m. through 2:20 a.m. including Munsters Petticoat Junction Petticoat It Your Bet Dream Of Jeannie Hogan's Heroes Lassie The Alamo The Tonight Show and many more, withNews Weather Sports and special features interspersed.
TV criticizes Thursday lineup featuring CBS Bearcats and ABC Nichols and Longstreet. Bearcats pits 1914 Stutz Bearcat adventures against a bank heist with a WWI tank. Nichols stars James Garner in a rugged pilot, while Longstreet features James Franciscus as a blind detective in action.
Kansas Attorney General Vern Miller, fresh from statewide drug raids and investigations, vows to enforce the ban on alcoholic beverages on public property with help from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. Editorial reaction notes his aggressive stance as a broader push to uphold existing liquor laws at college stadiums and related venues.
USDA reports grazing conditions in 17 western states improved to an overall 80 percent as of Sept 1, with gains in Arizona New Mexico Texas and Oklahoma boosting cattle pasture conditions to 85 percent. North Dakota suffered a 15 point drop due to August heat and scant rain. Wheat price slump drives more price support loans for 1971 crop with August loaned wheat at 134.3 million bushels and cash prices sliding to 1.28 per bushel. Louis H. Wilson named special assistant to Agriculture Secretary Hardin for special projects and information.
Semon Knudsen, CEO of White Motor Corp., told the Cleveland Advertising Club that the wage price freeze may have permanently changed the marketplace. He warned that the old free market could be gone, favoring inflation, instability and loss of foreign markets, as businesses adjust to new rules and conditions after November 13.
Published at 104 S Cedar Ottawa Kansas the paper lists daily publication except Sundays and holidays with subscription rates for in area and out of area including tax and a note that AP holds exclusive rights to local news and dispatches.
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