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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1964
Page
1
A Dalton Ga note highlights a 5 year old's plea to visit President Kennedy's grave, while other local items mock sensational headlines. The column critiques a West Virginia payroll tax tale, Kansas governor debate ideas, and CBS buying the New York Yankees, all with summer satire and pointed observations.
A reader critiques the Government Printing Office biweekly mailer listing titles sold well below mailing cost. The piece notes GPO operates at a loss to educate citizens, offering items from social work to Fortran programs and medical topics, questioning the ethics of “socialized medicine.”
In a Q and A format, readers ask about ingrown beard hairs and a Baker's cyst. Dr Molner explains shaving techniques reduce irritation, suggests different razors or electrolysis for permanent removal, and notes dermatologist evaluation for skin follicle disorders. The piece also covers a knee bursa swelling, clarifying it is not cancerous and may require surgical removal if large or painful.
On this date events include John Fitch's steamboat demo in 1787 and Fulton’s later recognition, 1846 New Mexico territory annexation proclaimed at Santa Fe, 1910 Japan annexation of Korea, 1928 Alfred E. Smith's nomination acceptance in Albany, and recent geopolitical notes from Brussels, Laos, and Israel Syria border clashes.
Official tabulation shows Gov Republican nominee William H Avery leading by over 10,000 votes with 85,746 to Moe Boyd 75,451 and Paul Wunsch 71,601. Democratic nominee Harry G Wiles leads Doty Hart and Henkle in a totals-probable canvass. Other statewide races also listed with top vote totals and minor candidates.
Lt. Everett Alvarez Jr., the U S pilot captured on August 5 by North Vietnam, reportedly sent a letter through Hanoi radio to his wife in San Jose California saying he is being well treated. The broadcast confirms Alvarez's status amid ongoing exchange and captivity developments.
The Defense Department joins Treasury to tackle a coin shortage by converting shell casing stampers into coin stampers. Thirty two machines will be retooled, with half going to the San Francisco mint and half to the Denver mint. The first unit arrives Oct. 1 in San Francisco and production rates reach 1,440 blanks or 240 coins per minute.
Ottawa Herald publishes daily except Sundays and holidays. Robert B. Wellington is editor and publisher. Trade area by mail rates: one month 1.00, three months 3.00, six months 5.00, one year 9.00. Outside trade area by mail: one month 1.50, three months 4.25, six months 8.00, one year 15.00. Member of the Associated Press. The AP has exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.
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