29 Aug 1966
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1966
Page
1
The piece discusses Secy of Defense Robert McNamara linking the war on poverty to national defense. It argues the draft system pulls poor youths from their homes to fight, especially those unable to attend college or escape the ghetto, and urges blunt viewing of McNamara’s stance.
The text argues military service and its aftermath uplift disadvantaged Americans guiding them from poverty to broader life horizons. It highlights World War II as a model of feeding, clothing, training, and educating youth, urging deeper study of McNamara's plan and a shift toward purposeful conservation.
The piece notes that presidents are expected to uphold monogamy and regular churchgoing as moral examples, yet some have not filled this role. It hints that secretive behavior remains hidden, with details known only to the secret service and close friends.
The piece discusses Franklin D. Roosevelt allegedly having an affair with Lucy Mercer during the Wilson era. It notes Eleanor Roosevelt pressured him to pursue the presidency, and that Roosevelt later remained platonic with Mercer. The author argues the revelation will not greatly tarnish FDR’s reputation and praises Eleanor’s handling.
Reader asks about pinworms after treatment. Dr Molner explains pyrvinium pampate is effective but prevention matters. urges hand hygiene, nail care, and simultaneous treatment in households or schools to stop reinfection. notes eggs are ingested and cannot be prevented by medicine alone. Also briefly addresses menopause treatment and high heels impact on back.
James Marlow argues Mao era China relies on a youthful Red Guard to intimidate critics as a national image of infallibility amid purges. He cites foreign policy failures, intraparty strains, and the regime's infantilizing leadership, noting Western readers underestimate the regime's immaturity and aggression in pursuit of control.
Auld Lang Syne notes from 25 years ago recount Mrs. Courtney Ogg tending five tomatoes weighing 41 1/2 pounds in a single stem cluster. Fifty years ago a new sign was painted in front of Charles Quin furniture store.
Hollywood AP profile of John Leyton, a British actor turned TV singer, on the verge of CBS Jericho prominence. He gained early fame as a pop singer in England, with four records selling over two million. he discusses prerecording his character’s song to mime it on screen and his rise as a teen idol. He is slated to star as part of a three-agent team in a new World War II espionage series alongside Don Francks.
On August 29 events include 1916 Naval Reserve and Naval Militia created by act of Congress. Olive Wendell Holmes born 1809. Brig ham Young dies 1877. Danish warships scuttle ships in Copenhagen 1943. De Gaulle announces AFR joining fight 1940. Missouri aboard in Tokyo Bay 1945. 1966 GOP uses Dem ocrat term. Gemini astronauts Cooper and Conrad end eight day flight one year ago.
A dense listing of daily TV programming from 5:00 PM to 12:10 AM, naming shows such as Huckleberry Hound Marshal Dillon Leave It To Beaver Dr Kildare Andy Griffith Peyton Place The Fugitive CBS News Special Tonight The Sun Shines Bright Perry Mason and Shanghai in a continuous block with multiple channels and time slots.
The Italian-American War Veterans of the United States awarded national honor to Michael A. Musmanno, Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice, at their 31st annual convention. A three-foot trophy was presented recognizing him as the outstanding Italian-American nationally for 1966.
Barry Goldwater completed a nine day wilderness trip in Idaho's Salmon River Middle Fork with family and friends. He rode dangerous rapids in three rubber boats and returned with stories of lightning storms, bears, and big fish. A Thursday lightning storm sparked over 70 fires in southern Idaho.
Ottawa Herald lists address and editor publisher Robert B Wellington. It prints subscription rates for trade area by mail: one month $1.00, three months $3.00, six months $5.00, one year $9.00, and outside trade area by mail: one month $1.50, three months $4.25, six months $8.00, one year $15.00. The paper is stated as a member of the Associated Press with AP news rights.
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