19 Feb 1969
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1969
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald argues that eighty billion dollars yearly for defense drives high taxes including the 10 percent surtax and that extensions beyond July 1 are likely through 1969 possibly into 1970. Even with a reduced Vietnam conflict, substantial military spending may persist, demanding wiser allocation and efficiency from the Nixon administration.
A 1960s column riffs on TV dinners, noting a hijacker demanded a diversion to Havana claiming the meals drove him to act. The piece contrasts convenience with bland, tasteless meals and critiques housewives who rely on TV dinners, while admitting the trend is here to stay.
A parent asks about a boy age 11 labeled with a lazy eye. Past screenings had mixed results, with glasses prescribed in fourth grade. An ophthalmologist now says the child is very near sighted and currently sees little with his eyes.
The article explains amblyopia or lazy eye in children caused by muscle imbalance refractive error or congenital factors. Early treatment works best with patching glasses or exercises, and sometimes surgery may be required for full relief.
Air Force Col. James A. McDivitt commands Apollo 9 with Lt. Col. David R. Scott and civilian astronaut Russell Schweickart to launch from Cape Kennedy on Feb 28. They will orbit Earth for 10 days to test the lunar module in space, including a spacewalk and docking maneuvers, as preparations for a moon landing.
Hollywood AP reports Andy Griffith plans a TV return this Thursday while pursuing feature films. He left The Andy Griffith Show after eight years to focus on movies, notably Universal’s Angel in My Pocket, and will remain connected to CBS for specials. He notes Mayberry RFD remains high in ratings and may advise on scripts. He doubts a Mayberry visit and jokes about keeping Ken Berry apart for laughs.
A short religious reflection describes all humans as sinners but justified by divine grace through Jesus Christ. It asks for help to discern sin’s effects and invites faith, humility, and liberation through Christ, concluding with Amen.
A major nighttime raid by three waves of heavy and medium bombers battered London last night, its fiercest since 1940-41. Fires glowed after the anti-aircraft barrage faded as search parties sought victims amid the wreckage.
AP reports seven gunmen robbed the San Rafael gambling casino Tuesday, fleeing with $160,000 in cash. Police suspect the attackers may be Tupamaros or a related pro communist group.
NBC CBS and ABC network log lists daily 5 to midnight program blocks. Entries include news weather sports films dramas cartoons game shows and variety programs with numerous channel numbers and time slots listed. Strong entities include NBC CBS ABC channels programs Flintstones Truth or Consequences The Savage Innocents The Left Hand Of God.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details from Ottawa Kansas with trade area and out of area mail rates. It notes Robert B Wellington as editor and publisher and states AP news use rights for local and dispatches.
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