17 Aug 1964
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1964
Page
1
Editorial warns that 10 digit numbers threaten freedom while noting mitigations beyond pastel colored telephones. It cites lab tested advances that could accelerate service far beyond crank telephones, including pushbutton dialing and private closed television links for direct viewing within a few years.
The article describes a new electronic switchboard that can remember dialed numbers when a line is busy and ring both ends when free. It envisions phones acting as alarm clocks by dialing a future time, completing a “full circle” of telephone service from calling the night operator to automated recall.
A new acquaintance suggested a change in scenery and they drove to the Bohemian Grove entrance. They left behind a stretch of woods defiled by a scent of smoke or pollution, seeking a satisfying view.
A traveller describes traveling along the Russian River in Northern California to Fort Ross, noting the river's name origin from Slavianka and the dramatic coastal road. Fort Ross, built 1812 and restored after the 1906 earthquake, stands as a historic monument with Russian village echoes and a curious name origin explained away as Ross a variant of Russian.
A reader asks about thyroid medication and weight loss. Dr. Joseph G. cautions that thyroid usually does not regulate weight, warns against high-dose misuse due to side effects, and urges changing eating habits. The column also covers yogurt safety for the elderly, BHT/BHA additives, effects of smoking and alcohol during pregnancy, a local birth or visit note, and a few community notices from 50 years ago.
A brief religious reflection asking God to strengthen neighborly love and right deeds. The prayer thanks neighbors and asks for acceptance of God as Father and Jesus as Savior, and for believers to be soulwinning instruments in their neighborhood.
The two space dogs Streaker and Butterfly from Strelka's line receive homes with 11 year olds Mark Bruce of Missouri and Karen House of New Jersey. The Kennedy family had earlier given the pups names and Caroline Kennedy chose Streaker and Butterfly. Butterfly enjoys car rides and kitchen naps while Streaker chases a basketball and slides on rugs.
The July industrial output rose 5 percent from a year earlier, reaching 132.7 on the Fed index. Labor Department data show seven month employment 1.6 million above 1963 levels while the labor force grew 1.4 million, with unemployment dipping below 5 percent for the first time in 41 years. Automobile production hit record levels despite model-change cutbacks.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication with rates for trade area by mail. One month 1.00, three months 3.00, six months 5.00, one year 9.00. Outside trade area one month 1.50, three months 4.25, six months 8.00, one year 15.00. Associated Press exclusive publication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
Honolulu Police Chief Dan Liu described a miniature movie studio to film drunk-driving suspects in color with possible soundtrack. He said the films will illustrate the effects of drinking and include voice recordings showing slurred speech and other signs of intoxication.
A dense OCR fragment lists TV programs and times across a full day from morning to late night. Entries include News, Talk shows, dramas, comedies, and children's programs with channel designations, times like 5:00, 6:30, and ranges such as 4:30-9, referencing titles such as Highway Patrol Texan Captain Kangaroo and Love Thy Neighbor among many others.
Aug 17 marks key anniversaries including 1940 Britain blockade announced by Germany and Wendell Willkie’s 1940 Republican nomination acceptance in Elwood Indiana. Also 1942 first all American bombing of Western Europe. Eisenhower warned 7th Fleet for Formosa defense in 1954. NSF Antarctic plans announced in 1960. A ferry capsized off Okinawa a year ago with 55 lives lost and 185 saved.
TV highlights include Outer Limits on Channel 9 at 6:30 p.m. with a Space Ride twist. Vacation Playhouse on Channels 5 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. follows an engineering student's dilemma over balancing work and family. Movies on Channel 4 at 6:30 p.m. present The Racers with Kirk Douglas and co-stars, and Angel on Channel 4 at 10:15 p.m. stars Marlene Dietrich and Melvyn Douglas. You Belong to Me airs on Channel 5 at 12:10 p.m. with Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda.
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