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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1968
Page
1
Editorial notes the Kansas Tax Rebellion spurring a tax study group. It warns lawmakers to resist special interests while weighing efficiency and fairness to support industrialization. Rural taxpayers pushed the committee, highlighting rural-city mutual issues and the risk of blocking future progress with taxpayer money.
Rioting following Martin Luther King Jr. murder led to 1800 arrests in Chicago and similar action in many cities. Jail custody revealed about $85000 total on detainees, averaging nearly $50 each, with some holding several hundred dollars. Authors urge judges to consider the warden's cash when sentencing.
Dr Molner explains heart attacks as blockage of coronary arteries causing muscle death and scar tissue. Immediate rest and pain relief follow, with gradual recovery. about 75 to 80 percent return to work, though the heart never fully normal. Some individuals may misinterpret symptoms, but attacks are typically noticeable.
Auld Lang Sygne recounts 25 years ago Army Capt. Gilford L. Orr formerly of Wellsville was promoted to Major at Ft. Sill Okla where he serves as an instructor Mrs. Orr is the daughter of Mr and Mrs B H Wright of Ottawa Claude S Pugh city engineer for nine years resigns and accepts a draftsman post with the Kansas City Street Railways Company 50 years ago
In Washington the Poor People's Campaign led by Ralph Abernathy warned they will return in 10 days with 3,000 to 5,000 strong to pressure top officials for immediate reforms. They pressed for enforcement of laws, food stamp program changes, and poverty relief while warning violence could occur at home if demands are ignored.
The article notes a rising Black Power trend from urban migration, predicting at least three new Negro members in the U S House this November, with Cleveland New York City and St Louis cited as targets. It traces historical gains from 1930s to 1960s, and discusses district redrawing and future census effects. It highlights Powell as the lone prominent militant figure among current lawmakers.
Bermuda's governor dissolved Parliament and set general elections for May 22 amid curfew and rioting. Police and troops patrolled Hamilton while six looters were captured after a furniture store was set ablaze twice. Front Street shopowners boarded windows as black demonstrators rallied and the Popular Labor party seeks independence and one man one vote.
AP previews new season shifts across ABC and CBS. ABC partially revives N Y P D while It Takes a Thief gains earlier slots. Felony Squad moves to Friday and Dream House ends on air. CBS considers renewing He and She under options. Peyton Place will skip summer reruns. Readers are advised to track tangled plot lines.
A dense station guide lists programs from 5:00 PM to 1:05 AM including news, cartoons, game shows, dramas, soap operas, and feature films. Notable items feature Leave It To Beaver Flintstones Truth or Consequences The Day The Earth Stood Still The Deadly Companions The Lovely World Tonight and Island Of Lost Women among many others.
Ottawa Herald lists pricing for trade area and outside subscriptions with monthly and yearly rates. It names editor Robert H. Wellington and notes Associated Press rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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