15 Aug 1969
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1969
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald notes a federal study showing 85 percent of murders occur among family or close associates and 65 percent of homicides use firearms. It discusses possible new handgun restrictions and questions whether criminals would seek other weapons if handguns were restricted.
The author argues against confiscating handguns while noting public fear drives gun purchases. Registration and sales limits face resistance, and police limitations on crime prevention push attitudes toward firearm ownership. The piece contends restoring confidence in police and courts should precede broader gun control actions.
An elderly woman, age 80, writes Dr Thosteson about diverticulitis diagnosed as mild. She asks for practical dietary guidance, seeks fruit and vegetable recommendations, and questions seeds, gas-forming foods, and acceptable juices. She notes fear of eating fruits and desires a more varied, gentle diet.
Guidance on diverticulitis diet advises avoiding seeds rough husks and foods with indigestible fibers while allowing pureed or strained fruits and vegetables. It also covers pregnancy prevention methods noting condoms pills diaphragms and intrauterine devices, with caution on liver for gout risks and a brief prayer.
Washington AP report shows 6,527 unplaced youths from 6,301 enrollees after 59 Job Corps centers closed last April. Payments reach up to 61 dollars weekly, with 3,625 receiving stipends totaling about 500000 monthly, while 1920 enrollees await processing. Labor Dept delays also stall plans for 30 new centers and only three contracts have been signed for Honolulu, Phoenix, and Edison.
Seek Care At English Center GROOMBRIDGE England AP It isn t a bit like Lourdes but the same sort of people are there They come on their aluminium crutches bent over wooden canes huddled in wheel chairs with faces stamped by suffering and eyes lit by hope This 42 bed clinic near London combines medicine and religion The priest lays on hands as families join hands in prayer Nine thousand came last year and the diverse congregation includes a Negro couple Indian Swedes and Asians The Rev Garth Bawtree Williams says some leave with inner peace even if no physical cure.
Hollywood reports a new ABC television series titled Music Scene designed for and largely created by young people. The 45 minute Monday night show will use intimate comedy sketches and musical numbers, featuring acts from underground rock to established stars, without a host. It targets contemporary humor and music to reflect teen and twenty-something culture.
Hollywood notes report director Mike Nichols, writer Buck Henry, and producer John Calley behind a $15 million film of Catch 22 based on Joseph Heller’s World War II novel. Nichols says the project could not be done cheaply and reflects elaborate production choices.
A dense OCR print lists a full day of TV programs by time and channel. It includes News and Weather blocks, classic dramas like The Saint and Colt Ford, films such as The Blue Angel and Sayonara, numerous children’s shows, game shows, sports, and late-night talk. The fragment captures a broad schedule with many program titles and cross-channel notes.
Cedar published daily except Sunday and holidays in Ottawa Kansas 66067 Robert B Wellington editor and publisher lists subscription rates for trade area by mail one month 125 three months 375 six months 650 one year 1200 with outside trade area one month 150 three months 425 six months 800 one year 1500 The Associated Press holds exclusive publication rights to local news and AP dispatches.
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