19 Aug 1969
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1969
Page
1
Brief items on the Ottawa Herald's August 19 1969 Page Two edition summarize local notices and short news briefs from the Ottawa area, reflecting community happenings and small item coverage of that day's events.
A Brandeis University president calls for extricating the United States from Vietnam and channeling a restless generation into public service corps to rebuild the nation. He notes student outrage over war and social issues and questions if this generation differs from past ones.
The piece argues that student dissatisfaction stems from Vietnam War costs and college funding pressures. It urges engagement with democratic processes to achieve lasting change, warns against riots and sit-ins, and calls for cooperation with schools and government to bridge generations.
The Salina Journal editor blamed rising accidents on women drivers with children aboard, calling for adult driver education. He even proposed mothers with a free hour daily join refresher courses, urging all who need training or have time to raised hands.
A reader asks about severe nocturnal leg cramps and says calcium and quinine failed. The doctor cites a booklet and notes that impaired circulation, exercises at bedtime, and possible arteriogram can help. Separate letters address corn recurrences, footwear changes, and a hydatidiform mole pregnancy with cancer concerns, advising prompt medical review.
Supreme Court voiding state residency rules for welfare recipients prompted fears of mass out-of-stater migration. AP survey shows little movement so far as AFDC payments vary sharply, from $9.70 in Mississippi to $65.30 in New Jersey, with states reporting minimal change and many cases tied to existing regional patterns.
A dense schedule lists daytime to late night programs including News and Weather blocks, multiple soaps such as Days Of Our Lives and General Hospital, game shows like The Newlywed Game, and classic films. Notable names include Lucille Ball, Steve Allen, Dick Cavett, Merv Griffin, and Beverly Hillbillies.
Merv Griffin's first CBS late night show starts with a low key, folksy tone and a guest list including Woody Allen Moms Mabley Leslie Uggams Hedy Lamarr and Theodore Sorenson. The aim is to boost CBS's position against NBC and ABC while plugging upcoming CBS projects.
Washington AP Five western Kansas counties Sherman Wallace Greeley Hamilton and Kearny shift to Mountain Time Zone effective Oct 26 when daylight saving time ends. The rest of Kansas remains in Central Time Zone. Overall, about 26 northwestern counties now observe Mountain Time. A 1968 proposal to place all Kansas in Central Time was withdrawn due to limited response and strong western opposition.
New York AP reports that seven weeks after the truth in lending law took effect many Americans show little concern for the two key features. Lenders disclose finance charges and annual percentage rates, but consumer interest and ability to compare terms remain limited. Analysts cite prosperity and focus on monthly payments as reasons for muted impact and believe familiarity may boost use of the new information.
The notice lists daily schedule and publication details for the Ottawa Kansas paper 104 S Cedar with editor Robert B Wellington. It shows subscription rates for trade area by mail: one month 1.25, three months 3.75, six months 6.50, one year 12.00. outside trade area: one month 1.50, three months 4.25, six months 8.00, one year 15.00. It also states Associated Press rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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