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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1967
Page
1
Kansas Senator James Pearson originated the idea of a urban job development bill while Senator Robert Kennedy helped refine it with his staff and wider access to experts. Both emphasized collaboration and credit mattered less than passage, noting many hands shape major legislation.
A family journal hints that life insurance companies crave longer policyholder lifespans to bring premiums closer to paying out death benefits. The advertising manager suggests a course of action to leverage this longevity focus.
A humorous roundup cites several long lives and odd health regimes. Charles City and Emma Guthrie are noted for unconventional routines, while Sylvester Macgee in Mississippi claims the oldest age at 126 with a cigarette habit lasting 108 years. Other cases include Aaron Titus thwarting his children in Arkansas and Minerva Huckleberry defying a doctor with buttermilk.
An article notes Denmark doctors' trial asking patients with leg pain from arteriosclerosis to walk vigorously for an hour daily until pain stops. After six months, participants walked about triple the distance before pain. pills offered as placebo showed no improvement.
A Plaza theater sponsors a wartime movie with admission paid by an aluminum pan or aluminum article. 50 years ago women from various groups held knitting and quilting bees to make items for shipment overseas.
On this date in history major events include 1954 peace ending warfare in Indochina between France and Viet Minh. 1902 Oliver Wendell Holmes named Supreme Court Justice. 1928 Hoover Palo Alto nomination announcement. 1944 U.S. bombers from Marianas strike Iwo Jima. 1945 Allies accept Japan surrender offer. Ten years earlier a Quebec airliner crash killed 79.
AP analysis notes Charles de Gaulle aged 76 in fragile political standing with six years left in office. It cites his aging, rocky Canada visit and controversial Quebec remarks, waning popularity, estrangement from US Britain, and shifting stance on Vietnam and Europe while France faces future leadership and succession issues.
Friday schedule lists multiple shows including Leave It to Beaver Branded News Truth or Consequences and more across channels with entries for sports weather films and specials. notes recurring programs like Joey Bishop Lawrence Welk and Gunsmoke with later listings continued on page 3.
Washington lawmakers confront security gaps as galleries remain open to public view. In both chambers visitors mingle with 100 and 435 members, with no barriers. Harlem demonstrators clashed with Capitol police in the House gallery, prompting calls for protective shields and better crowd control while veterans urge cautious steps.
Published daily except Sunday and Holidays in Ottawa Kansas editor publisher Robert B Wellington lists trade area and outside rates by mail. Rates include one month one year options with prices. Associated Press note acknowledges exclusive use for local news and AP dispatches.
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