12 Aug 1969
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1969
Page
1
Ottawa Herald editorial argues against increasing truck limits from 73 200 to 108 500 pounds and wider loads. It notes divided highways ease passing but two-lane roads create hazards with bigger trucks. It warns Kansas roads already deteriorating and urges defeating size and weight increases due to safety and road wear concerns.
Former Kansas state senator George W. Haley of Kansas City Kansas was named chief counsel of the Urban Mass Transportation Administration in the Department of Transportation. The Negro candidate once ran for Congress on the GOP ticket, losing in the primary to Larry Winn. Haley is praised as personable, capable, and energetic, expected to reflect well on Kansas and his race.
The writer aged 31 seeks help after three years of trying to conceive despite two existing children aged six and nine. She has consulted multiple doctors, undergone tests including salpingograms, but receives unsatisfying explanations. The letter expresses ongoing infertility concerns and requests guidance.
Letter excerpt discusses infertility causes emphasizing male fertility testing, urges husband evaluation first, and warns against quack cures such as mineral mines for arthritis. It includes a reader question about headaches and a prayer segment citing Luke 6 38 and a call to charity.
AP reports a confrontation between Kansas AG Kent Frizzell and Highway Director John Montgomery over the state highway commission workmen's compensation policy. Frizzell alleges political motive and a Kansas-bid requirement violation, noting Des Moines firm Carriers Insurance beat Western Indemnity of Fort Scott. He cites Bartling firm ties to a Democratic delegate and calls for possible policy cancellation after investigation. Montgomery notes Bartling has held the contract four of the last five years, including before Docking's election.
The article discusses revenue sharing as a potential fix for stressed local finances. It notes proposed $1 billion yearly returns to states and cities with fewer strings, and argues the idea could ease tax burdens and fund local needs like schools and sewers. It also covers opposition in Congress and questions whether Nixon’s plan is the best path.
A collage of humorous, sharp edged letters recalls Joe Jimecrack and school memories, plus a playful medical rap on health, a house staff note about retirement and office politics, a White House Halloween crowd plan, and Lyndon Johnson inviting guests with Texas beef. The tone mirrors mid century American newspaper whimsy with familiar names and domestic scenarios.
A Guest House sanatorium for rehabilitating alcoholic Catholic priests and brothers will be dedicated in Rochester on Sunday. Founded about four years ago by Austin Ripley, the project follows an earlier Chippewa Falls attempt and a Lake Orion, Michigan home started in 1956 that has aided nearly 500 priests and brothers.
Reynoldsburg Ohio struggles to spark enthusiasm for its tomato festival set for September 16 to 21. Though the town claims tomato birthplace status, the local industry centers in the north and processors show little interest. Councilman Gilbert Whalen says some residents could not care less about the claim.
HOLLYWOOD AP Television is a man's game and networks show many male stars. Yet gains for women appear in next season with 16 shows named after performers and six headed by women. Star names include Lucille Ball Carol Burnett Doris Day Debbie Reynolds Leslie Uggams the Lennon Sisters Barbara Eden Barbara Feldon Eva Gabor Diahann Carroll Marlo Thomas Elizabeth Montgomery Sally Field Lana Turner Hope Lang Juke Sommar s Florence Henderson Dina Merrill Lee Ann Meriwether and others. The piece notes women in comedies and dramas and lists several prominent programs and cast changes.
A dense log of television programming across hours from early evening through midnight, listing News Weather Sports movies dramas and variety shows with dozens of title cues including Flintstones Green Acres Beverly Hillbillies Dr. Who and The Tonight Show style hosts. Multiple channels and time slots feature daily staples and classic reruns across genres and networks.
The notice lists the Ottawa Kansas daily newspaper 104 S Cedar mailing details. It provides subscription rates for trade area by mail: one month 1.25, three months 3.75, six months 6.50, one year 12.00, and outside trade area by mail: one month 1.50, three months 4.25, six months 8.00, one year 15.00. It notes Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher and states AP news use rights.
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