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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1968
Page
1
Editorial notes the Ottawa All-Stars youth baseball team captured first place in a 13-team Pony League tournament in Topeka. Manager Gary Kuntz praises the dedication of players aged 13 and 14, who won five straight games, earning community pride as Topeka managers and fans express strong impressions.
The Ottawa All-Stars victory credits two local coaches Jim Goracke and Byron Faden, plus multiple businessmen for entry fees and equipment. Parents supported with near full attendance and travel to Topeka. The manager notes broad community involvement reflects years of recreation program volunteers and administration turning tax dollars into benefits.
The author discusses new safety devices in 1968 1969 model cars shoulder harnesses and seat belts mandated by government and criticizes the low adoption rate among drivers and passengers. Despite potential life saving benefits observers note rising traffic deaths and skepticism about wearing restraints.
Georgetown University researchers report differences in absorption between some generic and brand-name drugs, sparking doubts about true equality among products. FDA commissioner Ley cautions that the agency has not concluded generics are less effective overall, noting few drugs may show meaningful therapeutic differences.
A reader asks Dear Dr Mother why oxygen given during six weeks in hospital might not always be beneficial for heart failure. The letter notes daily oxygen use, sometimes twice daily, and asks if oxygen could dry tissues or reduce risk of heart attacks.
A reader explains heart failure as insufficient blood supply rather than cardiac stoppage and discusses oxygen therapy as a compensatory aid, not a cure, noting potential tissue drying. The letter also covers fissures treatment and includes biblical quiz questions and responses.
George Wallace presents a blunt, populist message as he campaigns beyond the South. He ridicules opponents and mocks liberal rhetoric while courting “average people” such as barbers and policemen. Aiming for a third party bid, he asserts 3 percent in each state could win electoral votes.
TV critic covers the ABC series Here Come the Brides set in a lumber camp near Seattle with mail order brides and roistering tone. Joan Blondell stars as Lottie in a primitive all male atmosphere while the story centers on three Bolt brothers facing schemes by a saw mill owner. Austria plans a national park modeled after Yellowstone opening by 1970 with the Gross Glockner peak and Krimm Falls noted.
A devotional prayer invoking Jesus Christ as guide to avoid wrong turns and temptation. It asks for faithful following and teaches the Lord's Prayer as a model of prayer, offering comfort and guidance in life’s confusion.
Byron Robison of Princeton to receive the Capper trophy for the grand champion ten ears of corn grown in Franklin or Anderson counties from Sen. Arthur Capper during tonight's closing ceremonies at the Richmond free fair. A note from 50 years ago recalls cool weather aiding ice plant operations and widespread ice availability yesterday.
A dense broadcast log lists numerous daytime and late night programs across channels including News Talk shows Captain Kangaroo Beverly Hillbillies and The Beverly Hillbillies with multiple time slots and interspersed specials. Actors and hosts referenced include Dick Cavett Merv Griffin Phil Silvers and Gene Krupa Story among others with movie titles and recurring series listed throughout the day.
The Ottawa publication lists editor Robert B. Wellington and offers subscription rates for trade area by mail of 1 month 1.00, 3 months 3.00, 6 months 5.50, 12 months 10.00, with outside trade area rates of 1 month 1.50, 3 months 4.25, 6 months 8.00, 12 months 15.00. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.
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