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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1968
Page
1
Ottawa Herald editorial notes the Post Office Department plans to abandon separate airmail and move all first class letter mail by plane. It is a overdue, realistic reclassification since virtually all first class mail already travels by air. The post office will ask Congress next year to eliminate the airmail designation.
An article discusses establishing a single class priority service for letters to distant points using air transport. It notes likely postage above six cents and stresses the need for sufficient plane space and mail planes on main routes to replace abandoned mail trains with extra sections as needed.
In a casual party chat, a woman declares plans to travel to Europe despite political pressure to stay in the western hemisphere. She jokes about tax, Johnson, and preparations, mentioning Paris and a fondness for bracing summer weather. The discussion veers to Colorado, Timbuktu, and hominy grits before guests move on.
A long Friday night TV log lists dozens of programs across networks from 5:00 PM to 12:30 AM, including news, weather, sports, movies, and comedy shows. Signature titles include Leave It To Beaver, The Flintstones, Truth or Consequences, Star Trek, Guns of Will Sonnett, Bonanza, The Andy Griffith Show, Perry Mason, and The Prisoner of Zenda.
Dear Dr Mother explains hiatal hernia causes burning stomach and misdiagnosis as ulcers. X rays confirm stomach pushing into chest, diet and weight changes relieve most cases, while surgery is reserved for when noninvasive measures fail.
A devotional excerpt reflects on God’s eternal power and divinity as visible in creation. It quotes Romans 1 20 Phillips and offers a prayer to worship and thank God through Jesus Christ.
AP News Analysis by James Marlow notes a 1968 race split between seasoned professionals and first time hopefuls. Johnson Nixon Rockefeller loom as old hands while Romney and McCarthy run as newcomers. Nixon and Rockefeller hint at cautious, strategic bids with primaries and convention timing crucial to the outcome.
AP Television review notes Bob Hope's annual Christmas tour special on NBC. The 90 minute program features Raquel Welch Elaine Dunn Madeline Hartog Bel and Barbara McNair with soldiers as the real stars. The show travels to carriers and bases presenting 22 shows in 15 days with close audience contact. The 1960s tone highlights improved filming and a closing message of hope for peace.
White House officials say President Johnson will propose a strengthened international effort to explore oceans for food and mineral wealth. Advisers note the plan backs U S aims on world order and feeding the hungry, while avoiding a colonial rush to ocean riches. Estimates suggest oceans hold vast minerals oil and potential fish protein for global needs.
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