09 Dec 1969
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1969
Page
1
An editorial urges replacing Iowa highway five member politically tied commission with a governor appointed four year director. It cites Kansas as a cautionary tale of poor roads under political control and argues professional management would improve operations, while noting legislative confirmation is required.
A reader protests the Ottawa Herald printing a picture titled The Temptation of Eve by Hans Baldung from a London sale. The letter criticizes obscene imagery in media and asks the paper to stop publishing such pictures for youth, threatening to stop subscribing.
In a letter Mr. D.M.V. argues that labeling foods as taboo for cholesterol is excessive. He says no food should be deemed taboo, only that high fat and cholesterol items should be eaten in limited quantities.
A compact note on cholesterol sources in foods, emphasizing animal fats and eggs, with liver comparisons and a stance against strict dieting for the average person. It advocates early healthy eating habits, moderation, and mentions medical guidance for high cholesterol, plus a patient query on stress incontinence and general itching.
New York AP analyzes monthly unemployment data showing sharp fluctuations from 3.5 to 4.0 percent then back to 3.5, questioning reliability while linking figures to inflation policy and economic signals. The piece notes economists expected higher rates through year end, but actual drop raises questions about interpretation.
NBC two hour world premiere The D A Murder One follows an Los Angeles assistant district attorney as he builds a murder case against a nurse suspected of killing her two elderly husbands for insurance. Bob Conrad leads the prosecution in a straightforward crime drama based on a real case.
Kansas tourism officials led by KDED Director Jack Lacy discuss promoting the state as a vacation spot amid mixed reactions. They tout new motels, restaurants, and travel routes while acknowledging Kansas may never rival California or Florida for a perfect escape. Wagon's Ho in western Kansas is offered as a sample experience, but planners question if Kansas can ever meet all travelers’ vacation expectations.
New York City cabbies shift from city lore to direction driven service as riders increasingly instruct routes. Veteran drivers note younger chauffeurs struggle with basic navigation and the habit of taking orders over giving guidance. For two days straight drivers required directions from Columbus Circle to Rockefeller Plaza.
AP Special Correspondent Hugh A. Mulligan laments over encountering cluttered gendered labels in travel venues from restaurants to hotels and discos. He recalls many foreign terms and doors marked with cultural names, wondering whether he is a man, a male, or a horse, and muses on misfit labels and the jumble of identity terms.
A dense listing of daily TV and radio programming from News to Weather and various entertainment segments. Notable entries include Flintstones, Marcus Welby, M.D., 60 Minutes, Tonight, Jeopardy, and multiple movie titles across late night to early morning slots.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for trade area and outside area with monthly, quarterly, half year, and annual options. The paper credits Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher and notes AP news rights for publication.
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