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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1970
Page
1
A column review notes changing attitudes as long hair and beards spark school suspensions and a coach resigns over sideburns. It cites a student paper survey, local barber woes, and a Stockton Chamber of Commerce breakthrough with a woman president. The piece reflects anxieties about taxes, population growth, and looming environmental concerns.
A parent reports their daughter and son in law use diet pills to stay awake despite slight overweight. They are not dieting and claim no medical reason, prompting concern about health and safety.
A health column cautions readers about amphetamine based diet pills and the danger of dependence. It notes easy refills and bootlegging, urges short term use only, and promotes weight loss through reduced intake and exercise. The piece also answers medical questions on a pessary care and promotes Weight Watchers.
Television log lists many programs including wrestling Romper Room News Weather Three Stooges Johnny Quest Senior Bowl Laredo Superman Pro Bowlers Tour Movie Apache Drums CBS Golf Classic Hula Bowl and more across 12 hours with sports, cartoons, dramas, and films. It names entities such as CBS, Johnny Carson, Porter Wagoner, and Bill Anderson among others.
Kansas pursues a limited free immunization program for kindergartners through third graders as national fears of a 1970 71 rubella epidemic grow. State official Don Biemiller says resources and local approvals limit broader campaigns while 19 counties have clinics reaching 75 85 percent of the target group and plans seek federal funds and legislative support.
New York AP reports David Sarnoff 78 resigns as RCA chairman amid ill health after a long career starting with early wireless signals from the Titanic era. The piece notes his wartime service, predicted radio growth, and later business market shifts in 1969 including Fed credit slowing and mutual funds losses.
Ottawa Herald lists publication address at 104 S Cedar Ottawa Kansas 66067 Editor Robert B Wellington. It outlines trade area and outside trade area subscription rates by mail including monthly quarterly six month and yearly prices. It notes Associated Press exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.
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