08 Dec 1969
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1969
Page
1
The page notes national stories like astronauts Tate murder Israel war and tax reform, but highlights the citys new meter maid and residents remarks about meter enforcement. A businessman jokes the old worker was unreliable on Tuesdays, while others recall morning and afternoon checks and four cents daily.
The article notes rising letter notices for late ticket payments, attributed to a new city staffer boosting meter revenue. It asserts even-handed enforcement and mentions expanding downtown shopper space during the busy season, underscoring the parking meters’ perceived power.
A Kansas Joint Legislative Tax Study Committee proposes allowing local units to enact a local sales tax for local needs. Methods for approval vary and protests could trigger a resident vote. The plan argues property taxes are too high and a sales tax would spread the burden among all shoppers.
A reader asks what cholesterol is and what it does to the body. The letter questions the idea that many healthy foods are taboo due to cholesterol concerns and seeks clarity from Dr Thosteson.
A Dr. D M V explains cholesterol is essential and not a dirty word. It circulates in blood and is needed for hormones and digestion. Too much may relate to artery hardening, but causes are not fully settled, so sensible precautions are advised without fear or fanaticism.
A devotional excerpt centers on Revelation 3 18 and a prayer to God for spiritual wealth righteousness and salvation through Christ Our Lord The language is formal and archaic reflective of a devotional prayer card.
New York AP reports CBS plans midseason reshuffle replacing The Leslie Uggams Show with Glen Campbell’s variety hour to boost ratings for Mission Impossible after decline. Critics cite weak lead in, star departures in salary dispute, and rigid Mission Impossible format as factors. Also notes Sunday’s throne plot and a kidney transplant ruse, plus Saturday’s musical Littlest Angel and a lavish 90 minute Halls of Fame adaptation with heavenly sets and angelic visuals.
Washington AP reports moving Christmas trees and greenery can violate vandalism and theft laws and may spread gypsy moths to new areas. quarantine regions cover much of the northeast and parts of several states. Officials urge consulting local inspectors before transporting greenery. The Christmas tree industry is a $160 million annual business with about 45 million trees displayed this year.
Washington AP House spending critics mount a last minute bid to block deployment of the Safeguard antimissile system and AMSA bomber while seeking cuts across the 70 billion defense appropriation. MIRV funding faces no protest. Speaker mentions opposition leader Rep. Jeffrey Cohelan argues against unilateral halting.
Police estimate 300000 attended a free festival near Altamont Speedway. Four men died, four babies arrived prematurely, and many youths were treated for drug overdoses. Rolling Stones attended. crowds caused massive traffic jams and litter cleanup followed.
Pasadena AP widow of former Episcopal Bishop James A. Pike describes a vision witnessed after his death in the Judean desert. She spoke at All Saints Episcopal Church about seeing people who had died waiting for him and feeling fear vanish, suggesting a belief in life beyond death.
New York AP reports actress Arlene Dahl married for the fifth time to Sun day chairman Rounsevelle W. Schaum, 37, at Marble Collegiate Church with Dr Norman Vincent Peale officiating. Dahl, 40, had previous marriages to Lex Barker Fernando Lamas Christian R Holmes III and Alexis Lichine.
AP reports Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida and New York businessman George Kaufman still intend to marry, delaying previously set dates from December to January and then postponing again to next spring. She says everything is moving ahead and they will wed as soon as her next film is finished.
Pope Paul VI says recent promising signs of peace include the U S Soviet arms limitation talks and President Nixon s renunciation of germ warfare weapons.
The page lists an exhaustive television schedule with programs from Flintstones to Marcus Welby, M.D. and news blocks through midnight. It includes a sequence of daytime soaps, game shows, talk shows, cartoons, and films, with multiple channel indicators and time slots.
Ottawa Herald notices the editor Robert B. Wellington lists daily publication and pricing. Trade area rates are given for one month to one year, with outside trades rates higher. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and reserves local news and AP dispatch rights.
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