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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1968
Page
2
Ottawa Herald editorial on opening day of the legislature notes 63 bills introduced including a plan to set up a state licensing system for television service dealers. It argues some servicemen are not competent and could victimize the public, but warns a rigorous examination and higher costs may outweigh public savings.
A critical argument warns that perfunctory licensing like for drivers licenses would grant state approval to unworthy individuals. It questions whether television repairmen, auto mechanics, appliance repairers, cesspool cleaners, landscapers, exterminators, and mutual fund salesmen should also be licensed to prevent harm.
More than 50,000 fans endured 13 below zero temps to witness a dramatic finish as the Packers beat the Cowboys 21 to 17. Victory came in the final seconds of a game likened to a movie script.
The writer praises Green Bay fans and athletes for braving cold and foul weather. He argues baseball and football should play in rain or cold, noting Packers and Cowboys thrived on a 13 below zero day. He criticizes postponements and empty stands due to weather, celebrating enduring attendance.
A reader asks the difference between a stroke and shock. The reply explains a stroke is a brain circulation disruption from an artery blockage or rupture, with varying severities and names like cerebral hemorrhage or CVA. It cautions against using shock to mean stroke and clarifies meanings of shock in other contexts. Nearby items note a sleep position query and brief local notices from 25 and 50 Years Ago.
A devotional prayer asks God to unveil the dimness of souls and recognize the divine presence in creation. Psalmic lines praise God's sovereign power over hills and sea and the forming of dry land, followed by a request for spiritual illumination through Jesus.
Washington analysts outline a volatile 1968 election with Johnson's future unclear. Key questions involve his re election bid, the Republican candidate, Congress's performance, Vietnam policy, and the impact of Negro unrest. Eugene McCarthy’s unclear strategy adds to the pressure on Johnson.
Washington AP report says a request to Congress to remove the gold cover backing the dollar could come in President Johnson's State of the Union. Officials indicate a push to end the 25 cent gold backing to reinforce a new balance of payments plan. The move would not by itself alter dollar outflows but signals policy shifts discussed by Heller and officials. The U S holds about 27.3 percent of the $42 billion in notes in circulation with a $12 billion gold stock after recent figures.
The end of football shines in New York as CBS launches a televised golf season with Golf Classic taped last fall. ABC’s Bing Crosby tournament at Pebble Beach ends in a threeway tie, Johnny Pott clinching on a sudden death shot. CBS airs political commentary with Dirksen and Ford on State of the Union night. NBC replaces Accidental Family with a more theatrical Hollywood Squares style show, aiming to entertain troops with music and humor.
Traffic accidents on Kansas roads over the weekend claimed at least five lives. Mrs Janet C Funk a Pittsburg nurse died when her car collided head on with another on US 69 at the Miami Johnson county line Sunday night. Emmett Howard 19 of El Dorado was killed when thrown from his car as it overturned several times northeast of El Dorado at the intersection of two county roads. David Vogel 31 of Wright Kane died when his car overturned early Sunday on a county road 34 miles east of Fort Dodge.
The listing outlines a full day of TV with numerous shows across networks including Leave It To Beaver, Flintstones, Truth or Consequences, Cowboy in Africa, Gunsmoke, The Monkees, Captain Kangaroo, The Tonight Show, and many soap operas and game shows. It notes time slots, channel cues, and frequent weather and news segments, reflecting a dense primetime schedule. The slate emphasizes long blocks of colorized entertainment from morning to late night, including films, sports mentions, and embedded specials.
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