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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1968
Page
1
The piece criticizes General Hershey's selective service changes as recklessly expanding the draft to graduates, threatening future teachers and business leaders while arguing for a universal, fair system. It notes Vietnam era drafts skip to age 21 elsewhere and exemptions vary, heightening concern.
The writer recalls a long journey to Mexico City more than 30 years ago. The trip included a day and a half by train to New Orleans a four day voyage on a banana boat to Vera Cruz and a six hour climb by grime train to the city at 7300 feet.
The author reflects on modern air travel shortening distances to Mexico City to four hours and the lost charms of earlier journeys. He recalls Montezuma's Revenge as a travel joke now seen as a real risk for the unprepared stomach, noting old cautions about uncooked foods and drinking water.
The piece contrasts 1935 Mexico City as a native Indian village edge with limited hotels and unpaved streets to a modern metropolis, anticipating seven million residents, freeways, a subway, many hotels, and Olympics preparations. It notes American tourists, mild daytime warmth, cool nights, busy traffic, and bold street vendors filling roadways.
Dear Dr. Mother explains why earlier major surgeries required long bed rest while modern procedures allow work and housework within two to four months. It cites changes in medical practice from the 1920s onward and notes that earlier bed rest often caused more harm than good, detailing a historic case of an appendix operation and the evolving approach to postoperative mobility. The piece highlights broader medical revolutions and contrasts past cautions with current capabilities.
Washington AP reports George Romney stunned Capitol Hill observers by announcing his withdrawal from the GOP presidential contest just ahead of the New Hampshire primary. He told governors by letter that he was stepping down after admitting limited appeal to rank and file Republicans.
AP TV reviewer Cynthia Lowry notes a busy ABC presentation of Noel Coward's Present Laughter featuring Peter O'Toole delivering a breezy yet overacted London rake performance. The broadcast includes Honor Blackman and Lucie Banning discussing The Lucy Show format changes, with Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. highlighted as future series guests amid NBCs Rowan and Martin clash.
Washington report questions the push for universal college education arguing four of five youths who fail to graduate lack marketable skills. Critics urge a nationwide vocational track with early job training, expanded programs, and higher federal spending, while lawmakers press for legislation ensuring education leads to meaningful work and employment.
Cincinnati City Manager William Wichman proposed Wednesday that the city study the feasibility of establishing sub city halls in some suburbs. He said the plan aims to give residents more visible and tangible evidence of the services they receive.
Bernardo Bicoy, Honolulu attorney and administrator of the will of 84 year old Dr. Clarence E. Frank who died Feb 17, plans a horse party costing about $1,000 to satisfy estate instructions.
A dense log lists hour by hour network programming from 5pm to past midnight. It includes news blocks, sustained shows like Bonanza and Batman, various game and talk shows, and a movie lineup including Spencer's Mountain and Treasure of the Golden Condor.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details and subscription prices for trade area and outside areas. The Wellington editor publisher is named, and Associated Press rights are noted for local news and dispatches.
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