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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1968
Page
1
The article notes a 70 year retirement rule for federal workers with presidential exceptions. It cites J Edgar Hoover, head of the FBI since its inception, retained by Johnson and perhaps by Nixon at age 74. It argues Hoover should resign for a younger, timely leadership change.
Averell Harriman, chief U S negotiator at Paris talks since last May, says a new team could take over without loss and predicts Nixon will form his own team. He cautions replacements could delay a mutually acceptable settlement beyond 1969 as fresh faces would lack the rapport built over six months of meetings. He sees potential for a Nixon peace if his team remains, but expects no quick conclusion.
A reader asks Dr. Thosteson about obtaining mailed booklets on subjects including what to do about ringing or buzzing in the ears. The writer recalls a booklet topic and asks if copies are still available and if ear noise signals are dangerous.
A routine health column covers ear noises in aging, possible causes including high blood pressure and medications, and notes most noises do not signal hearing loss. Readers ask about vision loss with temporary recovery, emotional blindness, and traveling with a baby on planes. The piece ends with a memory page of memorials and Bible-related quiz questions tied to National Memorial Day observances in Vicksburg.
A sprawling broadcast grid lists hours from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM with countless programs across genres. Movies, news, sports, game shows, cartoons, soap operas and variety acts fill the night, naming titles like Massacre at Marble City White Christmas and Night People along with host and guest lineups.
AP reports on the symbolic birthday of Jesus, noting disputed birth year between 6 and 7 B C and the quest to anchor Anno Domini as the start of the current era. The piece emphasizes Jesus as a Jewish teacher who remained youthful and led a band of followers.
The piece traces a controversial view of Jesus, described as a rebel who challenged the establishment yet fulfilled the law. It notes His youth, mission from Bethlehem to Galilee, and enduring impact, with comments on reform within faith and the later adoption of Christmas customs.
A devotional prayer invoking guidance from God through death and sacrifice. It asks for steadfast faith, self sacrifice, and courage to pay the ultimate price for truth and for a brother, ending with amen.
The War Production Board ordered sharp reductions in 1944 paper usage by newspapers magazines book publishers and commercial printers. This action aimed to conserve scarce materials during wartime, affecting production and distribution across the industry.
Hal Boyle recalls Christmas past with a father son exchange about stockings coal oranges and nuts homemade decorations and family dinners. The dialogue covers simple gifts shared sleds and wagons and the effort of preparing a holiday meal at home.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication and postal details at 104 S Cedar with editor Robert B Wellington. It shows trade area rates 1 month 1.00 3 months 3.00 1 year 10.00 and outside rates 1 month 1.50 3 months 4.25 6 months 8.00 1 year 15.00 and notes AP rights for local news and AP news.
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