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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1968
Page
1
A 1968 editorial argues for state and federal partnership on lotteries to raise revenue. It cites New York’s lottery profits funding schools, notes a doctor’s $100,000 win taxed by the Internal Revenue Service, and suggests expanded government lotteries as a legal, taxed alternative to bookmakers. It advocates funneling gambling proceeds into treasuries to curb illegal betting.
A reflective opinion notes Washington and Paris suffer summer declines as riots, protests, heat, and vacations diminish visitor numbers. It argues travelers avoid risk and discomfort, with Washington’s humidity and street damage and Paris’s August exodus shrinking hotel, theater, and dining activity. It contrasts sunny San Francisco and European options like Copenhagen and Stockholm for hopeful tourists.
BRUSSELS AP A fall plan seeks closer ties with the Common Market for Britain and four northern European nations despite De Gaulle's opposition. Britain pushes science driven cooperation in computers nuclear power and coal and steel to move toward possible future membership while negotiations unfold. Other members including West Germany Italy Belgium Holland Luxembourg support closer ties though full membership remains tied to evolving talks and Britain's balance of payments. Ireland Denmark Norway Sweden show interest as Britain's path forward gains emphasis on practical steps rather than full entry.
A 72 year old woman asks about foot care for diabetes. The doctor stresses heightened foot sensitivity and slower healing, noting reduced circulation raises gangrene risk and the need for careful care.
Diabetic care stresses strict blood sugar control and foot hygiene to prevent infections. Advice covers footwear, washing, nail care, and avoiding burns. Also discusses chronic ear boils likely due to skin infection and the role of medical evaluation, plus brief questions on miscarriage causes and Nazarite facts with biblical references.
A humorous Hal Boyle column riffs on a stubborn TV set, repairmen, and domestic gadgets. The narrator jokes about a malfunctioning NBC logo, postdated checks, and odd fixes, weaving in pop culture references to Nixon, Kitty, Marshal Dillon, Carson, and Gleason.
Warnings from Kommunist stress Kremlin fears after the Soviet Czechoslovak clash. It flags spies, provocateurs, and Western influence trying to undermine the system, urging unity of parties and vigilance to protect Marxism-Leninism.
A brief devotional passage invokes Luke 11:1 and speaks of prayer strengthening faith. The speaker thanks the Lord for guiding light through doubt, expressing gratitude and reverence in a concise benediction style prayer.
Twenty five years ago Senator Arthur Capper planned to visit the Richmond Fair Friday evening to award the Capper loving cup to the grand champion exhibiting ten ears of corn from Anderson or Franklin counties. Fifty years ago the residence of E S Anglemyer in Centropolis, used as a hotel, was set ablaze between eight and nine o clock in the morning.
A dense list of TV programs across hours from 5 to 12 detailing shows, movies, news, and weather. Notable entries include Leave It To Beaver, The Raid, Wagon Train, Twilight Zone, Peyton Place, Merv Griffin, Jeopardy, As The World Turns, It's Happening, and Star Trek alongside multiple soap operas, game shows, and film features.
Ottawa Herald details printing schedule subscription costs and postage. It lists trade area rates for one month to one year and outside trade area rates, with editor Robert B. Wellington and AP exclusive publication rights for local news and dispatches.
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