05 Aug 1969
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1969
Page
1
The Kansas Highway Commission warned of rising traffic tolls with 65 deaths in 50 accidents in June. It notes 62 percent of those killed were drivers, highlighting risks in daily motoring and urging safer behavior on the road.
Investigators report 42 percent of fatal road crashes involve vehicles leaving the road and 63 percent occur in daylight due to higher daytime traffic. Crucially 84 percent of victims could have survived if wearing seat belts, underscoring the protective power of restraints.
Rep Larry Winn reports an 800 percent rise in juvenile drug arrests in under a decade and states half of those arrested are under 21. He outlines three focus areas for the national anti narcotics drive: legislation, local officer training, and education to alert parents about drug dangers. He urges parental vigilance to curb youth drug activity.
Nicotinic acid and other vasodilators can improve circulation in some hardening of the arteries cases. No cure exists to fully unhardening arteries, but partial relief is possible depending on which arteries are affected and the severity.
The text explains diagnosing arterial blockages by symptoms and examination, and using arteriography to locate obstructions for possible surgical correction. It notes carotid artery openings via neck access, and that heart surgery may help when coronary blood flow is restricted, for suitable cases.
Practical advice covers improving leg blood flow including removing varicose veins, Buerger's exercise, and lifestyle tips. It notes limits of treatment for small arteries, heredity factors, and commentary on male contraception research while sharing reader questions on medical conditions and sanity tests.
Hal Boyle lists humorous, exaggerated self doubts about aging in a marriage. He asks readers if many traits and preferences worsen with time, from intellect to pencil quality, social confidence, and political opinions. If you answer no to all, you’re in ps y chotic euphoria and need several psychiatrists.
In a high tension dispute General Motors and U S Steel square off over steel price hikes. GM warns against shipments delays while U S Steel raises prices on hot and cold rolled sheets, affecting auto and appliance costs. The showdown mirrors presidential anti inflation tools. Big buyers hint at leveraging competition to curb supplier power.
Paris reports show a French public opinion poll placing Napoleon as the greatest Frenchman per 100 people, with Louis XIV, Joan of Arc, and Charlemagne far behind. The piece notes admiration for his civil code and a vast Napoleon exhibition in Paris, while critics question his francity and impact on the Revolution.
A dense listing covers prime time to late night programming across channels including News Weather Editorialcy Films and several game shows and soap operas. It notes appearances featuring Flintstones Beverly Hillbillies Laredo and Star Trek among others with multiple time blocks and channel references.
The Ottawa Kansas paper lists subscription prices for trade area and outside trade area with monthly, quarterly, half year and annual options. Editor Robert B Wellington notes daily publication excludes Sundays and holidays and that the Associated Press has exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.
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