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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1968
Page
1
A small Kansan group creating a Citizens for McCarthy committee aims to air war views to Kansans. The largely non-partisan effort includes Republicans and independents, growing from the Chicago Conference of Concerned Democrats and viewed as a serious voter move despite doubts from professionals and hawks.
The piece contrasts Johnson and Nixon over Vietnam with McCarthy offering a calm, moral voice for de escalation. It notes many Americans share his view but doubt a ballot path, yet his efforts may still inject sanity into a dangerous policy trend.
A playful observance marks George Washington's birthday noting his status as Father of his Country and the fact he had no children. It recalls Washington as the first and only U S president elected unanimously with a hint of irony about the title.
February is rich in presidential birth dates and milestones. Washington and Lincoln born in February. Harrison born February 9. Jefferson died July 4. Calvin Coolidge born February and Adams died 1826. The piece surveys ages, tenures, offspring, and survivorship of U S presidents.
A reader asks if aspirin accumulates toxicity over time and about larger doses. The doctor reassures that poisoning is rare in adults with ordinary use and highlights risk mainly for children left with pills. Repeated high use can cause salicylate intoxication with nervous system effects. tolerance to standard doses may develop, and combinations with caffeine may improve relief.
Republican leaders weigh how to regain House control and influence the GOP presidential contest. Laird sees New York as key to gains in the Northeast while Ford prioritizes the South. Wallace's third-party bid complicates southern gains, and targeted races in New York and Connecticut loom large for potential GOP seats.
AP reports that taxes will take 31.6 percent of national output this year to fund local, state, and federal programs. Federal taxes rise to a record 22 percent, with local taxes at 9.6 percent. The Tax Foundation notes Americans work about 2 hours 26 minutes daily to pay 1968 taxes.
AP television critic Cynthia Lowry reports NBC Sunday night offered two new ideas. Remember Illinois celebrated its 150th anniversary with an affectionate salute featuring Lincoln Sandburg and McCambridge, while The Legend of Robin Hood faltered as a grade B operetta with unclear target audience and overpopulated roles.
A dense list of TV slots, repeats, and movies across channels from 5:00 PM to 12:35 AM. Programs include Leave It To Beaver, Flintstones, The Monkees, Gunsmoke, Andy Griffith, Captain Kangaroo, Dark Eyes, Ocean's 11, and Merv Griffin, with News and Weather interspersed.
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