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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1972
Page
2
The Ottawa Herald notes a national drug abuse issue rising in political debate. Sen George McGovern criticizes the Nixon administration for inaction while officials cite heroin price jumps amid supply cuts. The President calls for stiffer sentences for pushers, urging court action beyond political influence.
The author argues that global travel and shifting power make drugs easier to move and that strict measures once used by Red China could curb the problem. It is claimed that regulators must act regardless of party control to combat drug trafficking, noting blame on parties or courts ignores the era’s changes.
Senator James Pearson sponsors a measure to grant 30 million dollars to states for road improvements around federal reservoirs including Pomona and Melvern. The plan would disburse funds on a 70-30 matching basis to ease strains on county and township roads from heavy reservoir traffic and improve public safety.
Taxpayers face a claim that a World War II aircraft carrier named Rabaul, built in Tacoma and later stored in mothballs before moving to San Diego and finally Richmond, California, was scrapped for 100000. Critics say high Navy officials ignored cost concerns after decades of storage.
A reader informs Dr Thosteson of a recent checkup revealing angina pectoris. The patient says medications work and there are no current symptoms but asks about driving safety given potential fainting spells.
A letter asks about heart attack symptoms including fainting and driving safety with nitroglycerin. Dr Thosteson notes fainting and blackouts are not common angina signs, advises consulting a doctor about driving, and explains that relief for hemorrhoids is removal of varicose veins with no medication cures.
London AP reports the British Safety Council seeks a 24 hour information center to aid police and fire authorities after chemical truck accidents. The proposed service mirrors Washington’s center which answered over 4,000 inquiries last year.
AP reports that the United States no longer leads inflation among major industrial nations as Japan, West Germany, France, and the United Kingdom show higher rates in the second quarter. U.S. inflation runs around 3.3 percent while foreign prices climb, and the piece notes the stock market's failure to clear the 1,000 point barrier as optimism wanes.
NBC leads week one ratings with an average 20.6 from 8 to 11 pm Sept 11 17 drawing 13.4 million households. ABC 19.2 and CBS 17.0 follow as blockbusters and premieres like Marcus Welby and Goldfinger drive top 20. Analysts warn long term viewing will emerge by mid October.
A dense catalog of TV listings spans many networks from early morning through after midnight. The guide names countless programs including Sesame Street, Leave It To Beaver, Star Trek, Hawaii Five-O, Bonanza, Justice and game shows. It notes weather and news blocks, sports, movies, and special broadcasts with numerous time slots and channel markers.
Washington AP report says the decision to suspend government wheat export subsidies was made in the Agriculture Department and not by White House budget experts. The subsidy dropped to zero effective Monday after a Friday reduction from 14 cents to zero for hard red winter wheat at Gulf ports.
Published daily except Sunday and Holidays in Ottawa Kansas the publication lists subscription rates for trade area and outside trade area with monthly quarterly semiannual and yearly options including sales tax. Out of state subscribers deduct 3 percent sales tax and carriers charge 1.91 per month. The Associated Press holds exclusive publication rights for focal news and AP dispatches.
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