17 Aug 1966
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1966
Page
1
An editorial notes how the New York Herald-Tribune, born from the Herald and Tribune unions, was a longtime ally to daily newspapers but collapsed due to a prolonged strike. It reflects on the paper’s historic role in American journalism and laments the strike’s decisive impact on its demise.
A reflection on the 115 day strike that ended a newspaper, citing technology issues feather-bedding and labor disputes. It laments lost jobs and questions the destruction of the company, noting New York City will miss the Herald-Tribune. The piece argues strikes have purpose but can become counterproductive.
Ethel Kennedy, noted for close scrutiny of Luci Johnson’s marriage plans, quietly watches as the Johnsons’ match unfolds. Observers like Ethel see potential long term implications while keeping commentary unvoiced.
The piece imagines Ethel Johnson planning a White House wedding for Mary Courtney or Mary Kerry with an 8 PM prime time ceremony in the courtyard, 10,000 guests on the grounds, 50 maids, a Marine Band, a Pennsylvania Avenue parade, and a helicopter departure, promising historic celebrity status for Ethel.
Dr Molner explains why tonsil removal is now selective amid antibiotics. Chronic infection and repeated ear trouble justify tonsillectomy. enlarged tonsils and adenoids can cause mouth breathing. Tonsils shrink with age, yet removal remains key only for solid medical reasons.
Washington AP reports Treasury officials say the $2 bill will stop being printed due to weak demand. Public reaction is limited and banks see higher demand as a souvenir effect. About twenty letters to the treasury request where to obtain twos or send up to $50 for orders.
AP analyst James Marlow notes the clash over the House Un-American Activities Committee seeking witnesses in Viet Nam protests. The piece outlines past powers, Supreme Court rulings, and the ACLU challenge to the committee’s authority and the injunction sought from federal judge Howard F. Corcoran.
Leigh Taylor-Young, 21, becomes a new cast member on Peyton Place, filling Mia Farrow’s vacated role with the character Rachel. She learns to work with the series’ rapid production, wheelchair scenes, and multiple directors while adjusting to sudden fame on the Hollywood set.
Channel by channel listing for Wednesday night through Thursday morning. Names include Rocky and Friends Leave It to Beaver Rifleman News Texan and Weather segments. Classics such as Batman Beverly Hillbillies Green Acres I Love Lucy and The Tonight Show appear with numerous film titles and public affairs shows across NBC CBS and ABC stations.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for trade area by mail with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly rates and higher outside trade area. The paper credits Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher and notes Associated Press exclusive use of local news and AP dispatches.
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