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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1967
Page
1
The editorial notes Vietnam era desertions are down compared with past wars. In the year ending last June the Army tried 137 deserters from 1.4 million, versus 314 of 873,000 seven years earlier. WWII 3.7 per 1,000, Korea 0.89, Vietnam 0.07. Navy and Air Force show declines. more volunteers and tougher selection cited. The piece praises the service record amid controversy.
The remark portrays Great Britain as the sick man of Europe amid recent adverse developments. The author cites ongoing struggles and implies a tie to Christmas relief programs, suggesting a charitable context and critical regional conditions.
The piece argues Britain seems in economic ruin with debt, unemployment, and weak industry yet notes a Sotheby’s auction revealing lingering wealth. A 1756 Paris snuffbox sold for 21,000 pounds, about $50,400, prompting satire on national mood and suggesting enduring English resilience despite current woes.
A reader asks about a 21 year old son with chronic hospital visits and plaster casts for clubfoot who wakes at night in distress. Dr Mother suggests seeking child psychiatry, explains emotional fallout from illness, and urges expert guidance to help the boy feel secure and reduce night fears.
Democrat George Hart says he remains legally in the governor race and will stay if Gov. Docking runs for U.S. Senate. Hart cites Atty. Gen. Sonderholm that the $100 governor filing fee cannot be transferred and notes possible switch if Docking does not run. Included are scattered local notices and a church dedication teaser from Peoria.
Congressional critics of Vietnam policy worry about President Johnson as Eugene McCarthy enters the race. Only Rep. Don Edwards backs McCarthy. others offer neutral stances or favor “favorite son” bids while weighing how opposition would affect their own campaigns in 1968.
Charles Dickens special offered a nostalgic stroll through mid-19th century London with Michael Redgrave portraying Dickens But the program chose The Seven Poor Travelers over A Christmas Carol Its artful camera work rich colors and dignified presentation entertained CBS's Ronald Reagan documentary offered balanced but slow viewing Joey Bishop takes a week off Monica fills in Hope tours Vietnam Christmas view NBC January 18 Colonna returns from stroke NBC Tonight recommends A Taste of Funny Groucho Marx Soupy Sales Andy Williams Show Christmas special
President Johnson returns to Washington as the White House hosts a Christmas scene replacing the wedding set. A 16 foot blue spruce in the Blue Room, grown by Howard M. Cowan of Portage County Ohio, is adorned with 8 000 ornaments 4 000 lights and a high angel top. Tourists will be admitted as the White House opens after a four day wedding shutdown.
United States officials believe Soviet pilots have flown combat missions for Yemen's Republican government against Royalist forces in Sana a. The claim notes use of Soviet planes and ground crews and suggests Moscow seeks influence in the Middle East. The report cites a downed airman found with Russian papers as evidence.
NBC CBS ABC and others present a dense schedule listing programs across channels with titles like Leave It To Beaver Flintstones and Mission shows, News and Weather slots, game shows, dramas, and movies. Major time blocks run from 5 PM through after midnight with prime time including Kraft Music Hall, Million Dollar Mermaid, and The World In His Arms, plus regional channel variations and multiple reruns.
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