20 Dec 1969
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1969
Page
1
Editorial recalls Ottawa's festive display and credits five years of work backing the decorations. Loren Latimer sketched the concept, while Budge Reusch led annual fundraising to enhance the display, noting the enduring oak acorn proverb as a humble دليل.
Saturday Notebook notes Ottawa merchants have raised over 21000 to fund the current display. The decorations show civic cooperation. A Christmas party at the women’s club had members answer roll call with what they want for Christmas. One said she wished to wake up skinny on Christmas morning reflecting the season of giving.
A White House official warned that continued Communist infiltration in South Vietnam over seven weeks could indicate buildup rather than replacement of losses, possibly prelude to an offensive not reaching 1968 Tet levels. He cited U.S. casualty risks, negotiated settlements, and shifts in NSC authority as 1969 ends. The official noted limited chance of a major summit altering Cold War dynamics.
From Our Readers on behalf of the Freshman Class of Ottawa University the letter expresses gratitude to Ottawa residents for supporting Project Santa Claus benefiting 33 Head Start children. Tom Albin vice president urges ongoing community generosity and holiday spirit, calling it the spirit of Christmas and a national hopeful example.
A reader insists on a daily capsule that prevents seizures and should be taken under medical advice. The note questions the doctor’s prior guidance and urges clear explanation of a preventive treatment.
The reader discusses anti convulsant therapy for epilepsy noting that multiple drugs may be used and that no medication fully prevents seizures. A second letter answers how to handle underarm odor with antiperspirants and antibacterial soap, shaving, and baking soda. A third asks if a 10 month pregnancy is possible, with guidance that while rare it can occur and timing errors are common. The column closes with a devotional prayer excerpt.
The Nixon administration faces a hard test for its inflation fighting program as spending cuts squeeze military and other areas while controllable costs rise. Congress and the public weigh spending demands, with Social Security increases fueling debate over pain versus long term stability.
Washington AP report says Arthur L Ortiz director of the Commerce Department led minority franchising efforts resigns citing administrative shortcomings. Ortiz plans to return to New Mexico next month to become state personnel director while Thomas F Rosser, previously fired as OMBE director, also quits his post as special assistant to Secretary Stans.
A dense broadcast schedule lists dozens of programs across channels and time slots, featuring sports, news, weather, films, and variety shows. Notable entries include Chiefs vs Jets, Georgia vs Nebraska, The Cruel Tower, Pocketful Of Miracles, The Emperor Waltz, Gun sensitivity, and multiple daytime soap operas with repeated program blocks and network credits.
The notice lists daily publication details for 104 S Cedar Ottowa Kansas with editor Robert B Wellington and pricing for subscriptions both in area and outside trade area. Rates show one month 1.25 outside 1.50, three months 3.75 outside 4.25, six months 6.50 outside 8.00, one year 12.00 outside 15.00. The Associated Press holds exclusive publication rights to local news and AP dispatches.
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