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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1967
Page
1
The piece notes Wichita's rioting stands near historically troubled cities but stresses it was relatively minor with minimal violence. It argues the unrest stems from unemployed, undereducated youths and could recur in other cities, warning against scapegoating a plot or conspiracy and urging addressing underlying slum conditions.
James Marlow contrasts the long history of immigrant prejudice with the African American experience from slavery through segregation and the 1954 Supreme Court ruling. He notes ongoing prejudice, compares early 20th century immigrant neighborhoods to Harlem era dynamics, and argues the Negroes now seek identity after decades of barriers and stratified opportunity.
The narrator recalls grandfathers who ran a country bank starting days by opening mail riffling through notes for maturities bringing assets from the vault to thaw and locking the tellers in their cages before leaving. The piece notes coffee breaks were not part of their routine in those days.
A nostalgic vignette recalls grandfathers visiting a neighborhood barber for shaves and haircuts, exchanging 25 and 35 cent prices, with shoe shines for a nickel. It contrasts past frugality with modern 2 dollar cuts, hinting at inflation and changing times while cherishing local shop chatter and tradition.
A reader with conflicting glucose tolerance results asks if she is diabetic and about diet. Dr. Mother notes high peaks over 200 and a 50 fasting level suggesting risk, recommends a low carb plan to control possible diabetes, and emphasizes family history.
Saturday and Sunday listings show a dense slate of programs across networks. Notable entries include M Squad, Lawrence Welk, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Saint, Peyton Place, The Fugitive, and The Tonight Show variants with Johnny Carson and Joey Bishop appearances.
Coventry researchers say Lady Godiva did not ride naked through the city streets to protest Leofric taxes. Joan Lancaster and Dr Hilda Davidson prepared a book for the 900th death anniversary, arguing the tale exaggerates nudity and may reflect stripped rank rather than naked riding.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for trade area by mail: one month 1.00, three months 3.00, six months 5.00, one year 9.00, and outside trade area by mail: one month 1.50, three months 4.25, six months 8.00, one year 15.00. The paper notes AP news rights and identifies Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher.
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