20 Dec 1965
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1965
Page
1
The Wichita Eagle editorial argues the interconnecting grid benefits consumers with better service and lower cost but risks nationwide blackouts. It urges the Federal Power Commission to ensure reliability, noting political limits yet acknowledging the need to prevent paralyzing a region during severe weather and line stress.
The author argues that no federal agency can prevent electrical grid failures or large blackouts. Natural events, human error, and mechanical failure will persist despite inspectors or laws. Wires, transformers, and water mains remain vulnerable, making complete protection impossible.
The article contrasts American and British driving habits noting Americans watch speed gauges and clocks while Brits face few legal limits beyond car mechanical limits. It highlights that fatal highway crashes are common in both countries, though Britain relies more on the car’s own mechanical constraint.
The Transport Minister proposes a 70 mph limit on all roads, drawing praise from none and sharp opposition from motor groups and private motorists. The Times cites prior limits and argues enforcement is key while noting mixed results in the US and Europe. The piece questions speed limits as a societal fetish and warns against overstating their impact on safety.
Dear Dr Mother explains Grave's disease as a severe form of hyperthyroidism with symptoms like rapid heartbeat and eye prominence. Treatments vary by age and may include antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine, or partial thyroid removal, with possible recurrence requiring further therapy.
Ottawa Herald presents pricing for trade area and outside trade area subscriptions with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly rates. Published in Ottawa Kansas 1965 copyright. editor Robert B Wellington. Associated Press rights reserved for local news and AP dispatches.
Today marks the 354th day of 1965 with notable events: 1803 crowd in New Orleans witnessed France cede Louisiana Territory and the U S flag rise. 1790 first successful cotton mill opened in Pawtucket Rhode Island. 1860 South Carolina secedes. 1922 USSR formed. 1941 Adm. Ernest King named commander in chief of U S fleet. 1943 B 29 bombed Bremen. ten years ago Macmillan became UK chancellor. five years ago Harman warned of atomic bombs. one year ago South Vietnam leaders arrested as military men took control.
The Ministry of Health announces Britain will test a prototype electronic hand for forearm amputees next year. It uses surface electrodes to pick up signals from residual forearm muscles and stimulates muscles with electric currents to operate.
A dense listing of prime time to late night TV schedules features Bat Masterson Wells Fargo News Weather Sports and many 1960s era programs. Notable items include To Tell The Truth Hullabaloo I Love Lucy Perry Como Dragnet The Fugitive Perry Mason and Dr Kildare with multiple time slots and channel notes throughout the day.
TV listings across channels include Hullabaloo on channel 4 hosted by Jerry Lewis with children and songs. Dr Kildare Part three of When Shadows Fall on channel 4. Man Called Shenandoah on channel 9 features a desert bell transport quest. Peyton Place on channel 9 at 8 30 pm. NBC News Special Vietnam December 1965 anchored by Frank McGee on channel 4. Meet Me at the Fair on channel 5 at 11 55 am. Here Comes Mr Jordan on channel 4 at 12 05 am. The Eddie Cantor Story remains listed.
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