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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1968
Page
1
Ottawa Herald argues that Western Electric wage dispute risks nationwide impact as picket lines by Communication Workers halt phone operators. It notes potential federal intervention, private vs government operation questions, and warns that automation may fail if maintenance lags, risking a nationwide communications breakdown.
The first class section is filled by expense account travelers Texans honeymooners Hollywood figures and standby military personnel. It offers two to three inches of extra seat space and similar leg room. Window seats save squeezing by others to reach the restroom. Food and magazines mirror coach class.
A historical piece notes rising costs and fewer perks for first class on cross country flights. First class fares climb to $160 while tourist remains $145, with drinks limited and earphone fees eliminated. Movies now cost $2.50 for all, and tipping drinks for elites will be charged. The piece argues the era of generous first class is waning as travel speeds and baggage times converge.
A reader asks if an enlarged liver is serious amid gas pains and alcohol use. The response warns against ignoring symptoms, stresses doctor consultation, diet adherence, and quitting alcohol, then includes a Bible trivia section and a closing prayer.
Twenty five years ago Ottawa received a .69 inch rain at 3:30 a.m. with thunder and lightning but did not spoil the Easter parade. Fifty years ago J L Shelden was named deputy county attorney by R R Redmond who departs Sunday for Camp Funston among 24 county draftees.
Fifty congressmen report urban unrest shapes public mood beyond war and taxes. Voters demand enforcement over appeasement, with mixed views on civil rights aid and the recessionary impact of a potential 10 percent income tax surcharge. Some fear vigilante justice if law enforcement fails.
AP writer Cynthia Lowry reports that David Canary, a 29 year old actor and former football player, joins Bonanza as Candy a new character tied to the Cartwrights Canary says the role adds new plot possibilities and could lead to multiple episodes next season Canary grew up in Ohio studied voice at the University of Cincinnati acted on Broadway and in Peyton Place Hombre and Bonanza credits credits include his name origin and Calamity Jane connections and his wife June Anderson accompanies him in New York during his record project tour
About 300 Afro-American students from UMOJA occupied the university administration building for 12 hours in a protest at Boston University. President Christ Jarner promised to increase Black students and faculty, add Afro-American history, and reserve the MLK chair for a Black professor. He agreed to designate King scholarships for Black graduates and to recruit Black scholars at all ranks. The only point not fully agreed was naming the School of Theology building for Dr. King.
Washington AP reports the Johnson administration faces trouble cutting the international dollar drain by 3 billion this year. Officials warn meeting the goal may be extremely difficult as inflation, strikes, and high wage settlements worsen the trade position. The deficit in 1967 was 3.57 billion and devaluation fears linger. Congress has yet to act on key tax measures, while foreign tourists will soon receive discounts to attract more visitors.
A dense audio visual schedule lists daytime and prime time shows across the network. Programs include Leave It To Beaver Flintstones Truth or Consequences Sing Hi Sing Lo and more with movies and news segments throughout the day and night.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details and subscription prices. The Ottawa Kansas paper provides local editor Robert B Wellington and notes trade area rates with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options. It also states outside trade area mail rates and AP news rights.
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