Ottawa Herald Editorial Page Two Dec 13 1966
Editorial roundup from Ottawa Herald Page Two dated Tuesday December 13 1966. Opinion pieces address local civic issues, national policy, and community interests reflecting mid 1960s journalistic tone.
13 Dec 1966
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1966
Page
1
Editorial roundup from Ottawa Herald Page Two dated Tuesday December 13 1966. Opinion pieces address local civic issues, national policy, and community interests reflecting mid 1960s journalistic tone.
A background of Rhodesia’s clash with Britain and its pursuit of independence under Ian Smith, backed by a white minority, leads to sanctions and UN action. The United States risks entanglement as pressure mounts, with potential for direct action and American troops in Africa.
The piece describes Chandigarh as India’s planned capital born after partition, noting Le Corbusier’s influence, the sector layout, strict zoning rules, and landscaped perfection. It praises the architecture and organization while doubting whether a fully rule driven city can feel human, ending with a Chandigarh housewife’s clash between personal gardens and planned beds.
Dr Molner answers a mother's concerns about an 18 year old with infectious hepatitis. The piece explains transmission through waste water and contaminated food, emphasizes hand washing and germicidal soap to prevent cross infection, and notes shellfish from polluted waters as a risk. It also urges teaching children hygiene and lists historical notes and prayers.
A dense telecast grid lists programs from early morning through night across multiple networks. It names serials, news, movies, sports, weather, and variety shows with channel codes and time slots, noting repeats and specials.
General Westmoreland urges press to highlight South Vietnamese civic actions amid battlefield reporting. He argues media focus on US troop presence overlooks Vietnamese rebuilding work and civilian initiatives, noting editors favor breaking battle stories over civilian projects. Whether editors adjust remains to be seen.
Cynthia Lowery notes CBS reshaped Monday night lineup with Tio Tell the Truth and Ive Got a Secret. Bette Davis appearance and curtain setup confuse both panel and audience as guests struggle with format. Not gripping enough to keep viewers from sleep.
On December 13 1775 the Continental Congress authorized building 13 warships, regarded as the U S Navy birthday. In 1781 a day of prayer and Thanksgiving was kept across the original 13 colonies ending the Revolution. In 1918 President Wilson arrived in France for peace negotiations at Versailles.
Cedar daily newspaper lists subscription prices for trade area by mail with monthly, quarterly, semi annual and yearly options. Rates outside trade area are higher. The paper credits Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher and states Associated Press membership and exclusive local use of AP dispatches.
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