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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1968
Page
1
Ottawa Herald editorial argues for a 10 percent increase in parcel post rates, noting the Post Office Department needs more revenue yet questioning its cost accounting. The piece contends the higher charges will recover only about 89 percent of transport costs, and criticizes ongoing rate hikes by federal spokesmen.
The administration urged restraint on price rises to curb inflation but approved a ten percent increase in parcel post charges. This higher rate contrasts with a general six percent rise common in labor contracts and could pressure private businesses to follow suit, undermining pricing guidelines.
The piece notes rising airplane hijackings from the United States to Havana via Prague or Mexico City, with Cuban authorities allegedly aiding by directing hijackers back to American destinations. It argues flights remain vulnerable, compares to high profile assassinations, and criticizes Congress for lacking effective gun-control laws.
A reader asks if Pap tests show infections or cancer and how to handle a possible early finding. The doctor explains atypical cells may appear without cancer, sometimes infections are detected, and a second test in 2-3 months helps confirm progression or resolution while noting early cancer, if present, remains treatable.
Textual highlights of the 1968 Republican platform presented to the national convention in Miami Beach. The pledge outlines leadership, law and order, Vietnam peace terms, youth voting age, gun control, school and college policies, job training reforms, welfare changes, health and elderly provisions, inflation critique, labor relations, transportation needs, and farm policies to ensure fair prices.
Honolulu reports Richard Denning, once a Hollywood leading man, left film after 30 years to dive on Maui. He accepted the role to replace Lew Ayres as Hawaii's governor in CBS TV series Hawaii Five-O, saying he prefers island work with limited schedule. Denning notes he sought projects in the islands and not demanding filming commitments.
Satirical TV grid offers listings from 5:00 to 12:50 with programs on News Weather Tonight and features including movies such as Teenagers From Outer Space Harem Girl and The Enemy General plus game shows and soaps. It notes Ottawa Kansas publication details and subscription rates with AP rights.
The questions ask about Job’s friend in Job 4:1 and 5:7 and the general idea of blame versus sympathy. They quote the warning about trouble, ask which parable includes the line eat drink and be merry in Luke 12 19. They also reference Moses helper in Numbers 11 16 and a verse from John 14 1.
Amid war, rain and price concerns, a horse fly infestation draws talk as moisture fuels swarms. In town, 30 Franklin County youths boarded the Missouri Pacific train bound for Berlin while East First swelled with cars and crowds under 107 degree heat.
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