Reflections on a Turbulent Year 1968 in Review
A compact year in review noting global unrest and U S turmoil. Highlights include the Middle East conflicts, Africa and Asia hunger, Vietnam war escalation, and U S prestige decline. Key events: Nixon’s rise, Johnson’s retirement, assassinations of King and Kennedy, Chicago Democratic Convention clashes, Spiro Agnew as Nixon running mate, Fortas affair, Spock debates, Resurrection City.
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Middle East
Africa
Asia
Vietnam
North Korea
United States
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Martin Luther King
Robert F. Kennedy
America
Chicago
Hubert Humphrey
Richard Nixon
Maryland
Spiro T. Agnew
Fortas
Dr. Spock
Resurrection City
Cable TV’s Promise Prompts FCC Reform Call in 1967
A 1967 report to President Johnson urges relaxing FCC restrictions to foster CATV expansion. It argues cable could offer 20 to 50 channels, including independent, educational, and up-to-date news services, breaking the current three-channel, mass-audience pattern and easing media gatekeeping. The piece foresees newspapers delivered by cable and a broader broadcasting landscape.
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Johnson
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
New York
Los Angeles
CATV
Body shrinkage and urinary control in aging life
A 71 year old reader asks why the body shrinks with age and when this occurs. She reports occasional loss of bladder control during walking or stooping without urge and seeks guidance on whether to consult a gynecologist or urologist.
Weight loss and aging effects in later life
The article discusses natural age related shrinkage in height and muscle tone due to reduced activity and fat loss under the skin. It notes potential bladder stress incontinence from aging or childbirth and suggests gynecologist or urologist care with possible medication.
Tierney Returns to Hollywood in The F.B.I. Role
Hollywood notes report Gene Tierney, 48, back on screen at Warner Brothers in The F.B.I. as a retirement city resident entangled with the Mafia. She reflects on ongoing work, remarks Hawaii project progress, and cites limited studio output.
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Hollywood
Gene Tierney
Warner Brothers
F.B.I
Laura
Miss Tierney
Houston
Howard Lee
Hawaii
Mirisch Company
James Michener
June Tragedy Deepens Kennedy Loss and Nation Reacts
The article recounts Robert F. Kennedy's assassination on June 4 and death June 6, the indictment of Sirhan Sirhan, reactions urging gun legislation, and ceremonies honoring Kennedy. It notes King’s assassination aftermath, protests led by Abernathy, and related arrests. Also covered are Spock Coffin of draft conspiracy, a federal tax hike, and a $25.4 billion postwar deficit.
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Joy Stilley
Associated Press
Kennedy
California
Robert F. Kennedy
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan
America
Martin Luther King Jr
Johnson
Washington
National Cemetery
Arlington
John
James Earl Ray
King
London
Ralph David Abernathy
Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
Agriculture Department
Abernathy
Resurrection City
Benjamin Spock
William Sloane Coffin
Boston
Congress
List of Lefties Classy America Smokes Most
New York AP notes a mix of trivia and facts: left-handed people comprise about 300 million of the population. famous lefties include Alexander the Great, Leonardo da Vinci, and Benjamin Franklin. It cites per capita smoking rates, brain cell counts, and nerve-length data, with assorted tips and folklore.
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America
Alexander the Great
Leonardo da Vinci
Benjamin Franklin
Auld Lang Syne Stolen Coal Reported at Local Home
Twenty five years ago a ton of coal was stolen from a shed at Mrs. Bert Bell’s residence at 303 Ash. A long-handled shovel also disappeared in the incident. Fifty years ago, Ottawa marked Adam Weaver’s 50th anniversary as a pioneer citizen.
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Bert Bell
Adam Weaver
Ottawa
Prayer for Today Christian Christmas Observance
A devotional prayer asks God to turn Christmas observations into a Christian civilization by Christ’s teachings, spirit, and power. The supplication seeks transformation of a pagan culture for His sake.
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Christ
Televised Schedule Summary From Late Dec Channel Guide
A dense list outlines daily programming across channels with numerous talk shows news weather specials and classic dramas. Notable items include Tonight Show Jos with Joey Bishop Dick Cavett and Carol Burnett along with Perry Mason Darkness Shadows and I Love Lucy replays.
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Kansas
Avengers
Jeannie
Eric Hoffer
Rowan and Martin
Peyton Place
Here’s Lucy
Mayberry
Joey Bishop
Faith For Our Times
Ottawa Herald publishing details and rates
The Ottawa Herald lists address at 104 S. Cedar and details daily publication, editor Robert B. Wellington, and subscription pricing. Rates show trade area by mail one month 1.00, three months 3.00, six months 5.50, one year 10.00. outside trade area one month 1.50, three months 4.25, six months 8.00, one year 15.00. The AP holds exclusive publication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
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Jack Johnson
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St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Hubert H. Humphrey
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Nelson A. Rockefeller
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Francoise Sagan
National Institute of Mental Health
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Lucille Ball
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Dick Cavett
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Dick van Dyke
Paul Harvey
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Guiding Light
Doctors
Perry Mason
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Password
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Merv Griffin
Orange Parade
Lancer
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