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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1968
Page
1
Willard Braker argues that Kansas citizens have not asked for a referendum on liquor by the drink and urges legislators to resist pressure from hotel operators and financial interests. He praises open dialogue and defends current laws while questioning constitutional change.
An old newspaper ad touts Living Form for men promising instant youth and slim appearance. It promotes the improved Posture-Gard garment with a stretch fiber waistband and tiny stays to prevent roll while supporting posture and reducing fatigue.
A satirical editorial notes direct sales pitches for men's girdles flooding the market. It foresees a shift in locker room talk, women accepting pants, and even renewed interest from wives as men adopt foundation garments to slim waists. The piece jokes about cultural change and fitness trends.
A reader describes stroke recovery years after coma with partial paralysis and balance issues. Dr Molner advises brace or orthotics, continued activity, and evaluation by orthopedist or physiotherapist, emphasizing steady use of muscles and avoiding stiffness while cautioning no single-solution advice.
Twenty five years ago pupils taught by Miss Dorothy Hodges visited Ottawa Saturday to study local points of interest. Thirty years ago the Jackson car of Vincent and Son was badly wrecked two weeks earlier and is now repaired and back in service.
ABA study calls for judge driven sentencing with probation first philosophy replacing legislated fixed terms. Shorter prison terms, broader judge discretion, and tailored outcomes for individuals, with probation touted as cheaper and rehabilitative. Examples show disparities in punishment for similar crimes across states.
Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan leads a House charge to extend interest disclosure rules to revolving accounts and other credit transactions. The Kansas City Democrat, a longtime consumer advocate, wields influence on the floor, roams the chamber, and presses allies while overcoming opposition as she pushes through a landmark measure.
AP reviewer Jerry Buck notes NBC and ABC presented two old stage classics on television. Elizabeth the Queen with Dame Judith Anderson contrasted with ABCs Of Mice and Men featuring George Segal Nicol Williamson and Will Geer. Strong production values and costuming accompanied nuanced performances.
Kansas City teachers union officials disrupted a Wednesday meeting to discuss a threatened February strike. Superintendent James A. Hazlett walked out after John Schmid of the AFT entered, ending talks and prompting rescheduling, as the Kansas City Federation of Teachers and the Kansas City Education Association prepare for separate salary dispute hearings.
A dense TV schedule lists daytime and primetime airings across channels with titles including I Love Lucy Perry Mason The Apartment The Doors and various game shows. Notable entries include Tonight and Tonight related programs, sports news, and weekend film features with multiple stations and time blocks.
The Ottawa Herald notes its exclusive right to publish all local news and AP dispatches, affirming the paper’s entitlement to public distribution of its reporting and Associated Press material.
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