17 Apr 1969
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1969
Page
1
The editorial laments local poverty and sub standard housing in Ottawa. It notes VISTA workers in the community and urges federal funds to build low cost housing to lift residents from derelict conditions. It contrasts visible blight with unseen social harm and calls for action despite pride or briefly accepting aid.
A historian recalls Ayub Khan rising with a bloodless coup to stabilize Pakistan then slipping amid violence, discontent, and East Pakistan grievances. He resigned as Yahya Khan imposed martial law, a move seen as the consequence of his benevolent dictatorship and neglect of hard power.
A parent reports a six month old infant diagnosed with an inactive thyroid after pediatric tests. The baby shows slow growth but bright behavior and has started thyroid treatment at a quarter grain daily two weeks ago. They seek guidance on expected physical and mental development outcomes.
Reading between the lines on juvenile myxedema notes thyroid deficiency in a child and urges early treatment for normal development. The letter also questions daily enemas, explains isoniazid use for ex TB patients to prevent relapses, and reassures about masturbation with no proven harm to reproductive organs.
The piece argues housing stocks sag under inflation with vacancy near decade lows while millions of units must be rebuilt. It cites a 1960 census showing many units over 50 years old and estimates six million obsolete homes must be replaced in a decade. It notes the nation lacks enough new housing but has the means to ease pressure without overheating the economy.
Nixon’s Safeguard ABM faces easier odds in the House where about 75 to 100 representatives are expected to oppose or lean against deployment. House liberals admit disorganization and lack leadership backing, while Senate critics are united led by Mansfield and Kennedy.
Marine Private Harold E. Spencer, 25, 7378 Main, San Diego California, received the efficiency honor badge as the outstanding man in his platoon. 50 years ago Franklin County organized home care of the sick classes with rapid progress. reports show 20 classes held so far.
In Jensen Beach Florida a lighter set fire to car upholstery, the beer can in the car heated by flames exploded spraying the blaze. Chief Randolph Spinney notes the incident as a curious tale from the Jensen Beach Volunteer Fire Department as firefighters used standard equipment to extinguish the fire.
Hal Boyle catalogs a string of social irritants from look alike haircuts and dyed strawberry blonde hats to pricey bread charges and grandstanding fashions. He lampoons vain trends, pretentious road show films, overhyped ads and cranky columnists, pleading for relief from these plagues.
A compact listing outlines the night’s TV lineup from 5:00 PM through 6:15 AM with channels and programs including Flintstones, Daniel Boone, Bewitched, The Flying Nun, That Girl, Bob Hope, Dragnet, The Untouchables, Laredo, Tonight, and several movies like 23 Paces To Baker Street and From Hell to Texas. Includes news, weather, sports, and religious segments with occasional “c” captions.
A dense slate lists morning to late night programs with religious segments, kids cartoons, news, soaps, game shows, and classic films. Notable entries include Prayer For Today, Sunrise Semester, Captain Kangaroo, Jeopardy, Days Of Our Lives, General Hospital, Dark Shadows, The Saint, and movies such as Cry Danger and Escape From Fort Bravo. The guide names many hosts and times across daytime into late evening.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication except Sundays and holidays. Rates shown include 1 month $1.50, three months $4.25, six months $6.00, one year $15.00, with second class postage in Ottawa.
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