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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1965
Page
1
In 1965 editorial voice argues Missouri bids for a state office in Kansas City will boost federal presence. Eight anti poverty programs will expand nationwide by mid 1966, creating regional offices and costing over 2.3 billion dollars. By 14 months old the effort already narrows public funds and may affect all Americans.
President Johnson is keeping 1966 program details closely guarded as he meets with Pakistan’s Ayub Khan, Britain's Harold Wilson, and West Germany’s Ludwig Erhard. Communiques show vague, nonbinding talks with no clear outcomes or defined plans for nuclear defense or space exploration.
A dense radio television guide lists varied shows across hours from 5 PM to 12:50 AM, including Rocky and Friends, Bat Masterson, The Beverly Hillbillies, Gunsmoke, News, Weather, sports, several soap operas, game shows, and classic films. The guide names numerous programs and times, with many entries showing multiple channels or repeated time slots.
TV 7 lists National Geographic Special Miss Goodall and the Wild Chimpanzees on Channel 513 at 6 30 p m narrated by Orson Welles. Other notes include Channel 4 The Last Giant about Michelangelo at 8 p m, Channel 9 Mister 880 at 9 p m, Channel 5 The Chocolate Soldier at 10 15 p m, Channel 4 Miracle on 34th Street at 12 05 a m, Channel 5 The Mighty Barnum at 12 10 a m, and Dr Rhythm with Mary Carlisle Bing Crosby. A mention adds six French oceanauts completing a three week undersea stay 325 feet deep in the Mediterranean.
A reader cites a full page advertisement showing a blonde cupcake figure proclaiming joy as a sewing machine is gifted to his wife. The caption promises joy and “I love you” screams on Christmas morning with Brand X’s latest model featuring push button bobbin and slant needle. He muses on the wife’s sewing talent and argues a sewing machine would best express affection.
A Med notes column examines fear of death across ages due to heart symptoms heightenings hospital anxiety and unknowns. It cites a steel worker and a teen’s coping method, showing fear often stems from anxiety rather than death itself and can be managed through exposure and truthful communication.
A 25 year retrospective notes the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Dean Fockele, weighing seven pounds 10 14 ounces. Hazen L Richardson, high school music director, was honored at a surprise breakfast by about 100 students at Nelson hotel. 50 years ago Charles H and Fred P Martin acquired the Studebaker automobile agency from the Troup Brothers. Santa Claus airship fire nearly destroyed the display at Palace of Sweets 128 Main, burning up the snow in the south window.
A brief supplication urging focus on the meaning of Jesus coming rather than His birth alone. It asks to open hearts to Christ so that they become birthplaces of His spirit and lives that spread His love to others. Amen.
AP reports shoppers flood stores with higher priced items fueling a festive surge. Personal income rose to a seasonally adjusted 545.6 billion dollars in November with wages and salaries at 370 billion and factory payrolls up to 120.2 billion. Much of the impulse comes from higher cash dividend payments boosting consumer confidence and spending.
The notice lists the Ottawa Herald publication details with editor Robert B. Wellington and subscription pricing for local and out of area readers. It notes daily publication, postal classifications, and copyright 1965 with Associated Press rights.
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