October 5, 1972 - MPR’s Martin Granger interviews author Benjamin Spock about his writing and political criticism of him.
October 6, 1972 - Dr. John Bonica expert on pain discusses the application of acupuncture for use as anesthesia in surgery. The history of acupuncture and its use in China and now the United States.
October 6, 1972 - Book author, Benjamin Spock, refutes claim that he promoted instant gratification in his book and child rearing philosophy. But, he does promote less rigid practices that he believed was becomming prevelent. He promotes dicipline over bewildered flexibility. Spiro T. Agnew and Norman Peel are said to attack the author by the author. Love and not necessarily discipline creates confidence in children. Book title: Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care
October 6, 1972 - Findings of BF Skinner's findings explained futher by prof Travis Thompson, University of Minnesota at a week-long conference hosted by the U of M. Behavior modification techniques explored. Movement from a less laboratory approach.
October 6, 1972 - According for former governor Anderson, the Constitutional Study Commission is concerned with the future revision about supports to current amendment efforts that are on the November ballot. Amendment one would allow the legislature to define a legislative day to any day in which either house was actually meeting. The legislature could use it's days only when it has important business to deal with during the first five months of either biennium. They also support amendment three, which requires the governor and lutenient governor to run on the same ticket. The Constitutional Study Commission feels these amendments are important to the work they are doing for the constitution in the state.
October 6, 1972 - Women's rights and new roles within the Lutheran Church, including ordination, is subject of a roundtable discussion.
October 6, 1972 - Due to the processes of democracy the processes have been very slow, such as contract health services. If this legislation gets through congress, health services will improve for native indians. The health bill did pass. Mr. Skinnendor is the identified speaker.
October 6, 1972 - Local attorney discusses the judicial election
October 6, 1972 - Manpower training and development program keynote speaker Dr. Daniel Kruger, Michigan State University, said, "complex government relations have made it easier to get a man on the moon that for a man to get a job." William Langben says that Manpower expenses will be drastically cut.
October 6, 1972 - Citizens voice their opinions against a new low income housing high rise. Loss of sun is a major complaint from the community regarding the building plans. The community also rejects the building on the grounds that it's being built to house low income individuals, without enough parking and no recreational facilities. It's perceived to be a fire hazard and that it'll create greater population density.