05 Dec 1969
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1969
Page
1
A Kansas glance shows arrests in Lawrence Wichita and Hutchinson on marijuana possession while a Nebraska psychiatrist warns of progression from cannabis to hard drugs. The Nixon administration backs a large scientific study to inform policy.
The piece explains the three groups among draft age men under the new lottery system. It argues the lottery reduces questions for two thirds while one third remains in limbo depending on service needs and global tensions. It urges balanced participation without unnecessary sacrifice in undeclared wars.
A reader writes to Dr Thosteson about 12 children, the last two being identical twins born six weeks early with jaundice. After partial then whole blood transfusions, both contracted pneumonia at eight weeks. At four years old they no longer resemble each other and wonder if blood exchange altered their twin likeness.
Discussion distinguishes fraternal from identical twins noting differences in appearance and chromosome patterns. Readers seek medical guidance on moles eye lenses post cataract and vaginal bleeding varicose veins. Prayer ends with a devotional verse about human frailty and divine use.
A dense broadcast log outlines a full day of programming from early morning through late night. Included are Flintstones and Jetsons cartoons, news and weather blocks, sports, talks, Hollywood movies, religious programs, and children's fare on channels NBC and others.
Washington AP recounts Marta and Jim abandoning city life after a year of tension. Both quit their jobs as artists and packed a few belongings into a pickup. They headed for the forests to escape the pressures of audience, bills, and urban routine.
Editorial writers across Kansas discuss Governor Docking possibly not seeking a third term and name likely rivals in the 1970 gubernatorial contest. Names include DeCoursey, Dreiling, Brock, Saffels, Harman, Frizzell, Smith, Gadberry, and Logan, with critiques on reform plans and party dynamics shaping the race.
California starts taxing some church run businesses from January 1 under a 1969 law. Officials admit they cannot name specific taxed ventures yet. Cemeteries publications and old age homes tied to churches remain tax free while unrelated income is taxed.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication with Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher. It states domestic and outside trade area subscription rates by month three months six months and one year, with mail delivery details and AP rights.
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