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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1968
Page
1
The editorial urges a 12 member commission to draft a new Kansas constitution. It warns old politicians would craft a tame reform and calls for a nonpartisan, brilliant panel. It envisions a public campaign and a four stage miracle: a capable commission, a first class constitution, legislative refer to voters, and wise adopters.
A look at the House gag rule and the Senate's week of open debate on a House passed bill to postpone excise tax cuts on autos and phone service. The Senate considered amendments while lawmakers weighed a broader tax plan, with implications for President Johnson’s $12 billion revenue goal and a pending income tax increase.
The Topeka institution Washburn University, in its 103rd year with just over 1 000 students and 154 faculty, has abandoned football citing losses and dwindling support. The move follows a season with no wins, empty stands, and a $50 000 annual cost, prompting a critique of the sport’s amateur façade and professional realities in college athletics.
The article explains cardiac pumping begins with nerve impulses from the brain causing heart muscle contraction. It describes the A V node as the impulse path, notes heart block can slow conduction, and explains tiny implanted pacemakers use faint electricity to trigger contractions. It links science with biblical quotes and ends with a prayer.
Twenty five years ago the city acquired the Lake of the Ozarks structures to relocate as airport hangars, paying 4500 dollars. Fifty years ago H H Cowan kept a cherished herd of Jersey cows, and would not part with any for a large sum, as widely understood.
Washington AP reports President Johnson’s halt on most bombing and naval shelling of North Vietnam clashes with key military leaders who insist stronger action is needed. The order limits strikes to a sector near Dong Hoi and area north of the DMZ while bypassing Hanoi Hai Phong and rice regions, drawing resistance from Joint Chiefs of Staff members who view the pause as weak.
Washington AP dispatch notes Averell Harriman, 76, a veteran diplomat with roles under Truman and Kennedy, slated for another peace mission. Johnson said Harriman and Soviet Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson will be ready to go to Geneva or another suitable site as soon as Hanoi agrees to a conference. Harriman has long served in diplomacy, including Moscow during WWII, and later posts aiding postwar recovery and the Marshall Plan.
A dense listing of network programs by time, title, and channel marks for a full day. It catalogs news, films, game shows, dramas, comedies, children's fare, and public affairs across stations, including recurring hosts and special features, reflecting a comprehensive broadcast grid.
Ottawa Herald announces daily publication except Sundays with mail rates for local and trade area. Subscriptions: one month 50 cents, three months 3.00, six months 5.50, one year 10.00. outside area rates higher, one month 1.50, three months 4.25, six months 5.00, one year 15.00. Also notes Associated Press rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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