25 Jan 1966
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1966
Page
1
Editorial laments the Office of Economic Opportunity backing a Washington DC citizens council project to hire a 23 year old Black editor and publish an 8 page weekly tabloid. The council seeks 150000 dollars to start with a 26 person staff amid public opposition.
The piece warns against government funding of poverty programs via newspapers fearing it would subsidize private media, create government influence over editorial content, and push propaganda. It argues Uncle Sam would demand control over speech, risking reduced objectivity and truth in reporting amid existing papers.
The Fashion Hall of Fame announces ten women including Jackie Kennedy Mrs Joe Kennedy Barbra Streisand and Mrs Wyatt Cooper among others as the Ten Best Dressed Women of the Year They are noted for their money and love of dressing up The piece mocks the awards suggesting a budget cap and TV finals to showcase outfits amid broader world events like Vietnam
A compilation of patient inquiries to Dr. Joseph G. McLner covering dizziness during bending, diverticulosis dietary tips, chronic dry lips possibly due to cosmetics or smoking, and swollen lymph nodes in teens. Also notes 25 and 50 years ago items, a church prayer, and local social notes.
Washington AP reports the U S Constitution may be revised as the electoral college system falls short. Founders sought virtue and knowledge in electors but party politics led to a tie in 1800, prompting 1804 reform. Today proposals include nationwide popular vote or district voting with state at large electors.
Ottawa Herald announces subscription rates for trade area and outside area with monthly and yearly pricing. Editor Robert B. Wellington notes copyright 1965 and AP usage rights.
TV news reports Ben Casey is terminally ill and ABC will drop the series March 28 in favor of The Avengers while Jimmy Dean Show departs in April for Courte Martial. The changes follow poor Nielsen standings with CBS and NBC leading. Oz reruns top the period, with CBS and NBC ratings near 20.0 and ABC at 16.9.
A pseudo listing of TV programs across channels 13 4 and 5 for the evening. Mentions Daktari Lady Pembroke Dr Kildare Gratitude Won’t Pay the Bills Interlude CBS News Special The National Health Test Target Unknown Tos Night Paula with noted actors in late slots.
Channel list shows multiple networks and hours from 5:00 PM to 1:05 AM. Program notes include Woody Woodpecker, Superman, Bat Masterson, News, Wells Fargo, F Troop, Petticoat Junction, Peyton Place, Fugitive, Perry Mason, Tonight, Captain Kangaroo, I Love Lucy, General Hospital, Match Game, Love and more. Includes film features and religious and educational segments.
A vivid Technicolor color feature promises top quality visuals with bold tones. The display touts the best in color and invites readers to experience a striking early Technicolor presentation.
At the PLAZA THEATRE see a comedy billed as hilarious and bright with perfect color and no need for adjustments, promising light entertainment for audiences seeking a cheerful film experience.
Hal Boyle notes readers mail as a factor in journalism while surveys show one in twelve Americans use tranquilizers and Americans spend about seventy million dollars yearly on sleeping pills. Doctors advocate brisk walks as a cheaper calming alternative. The piece also touches odd facts about dentistry prior methods and a five foot electric cell anatomy, plus a note on Aramaic roots and a Will Durant quote.
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