Editorial notes on raids and Vern Miller politics
In Garden City a court dismissed another gambling charge from a Kansas attorney general raid. The Ottawa Herald cautions voters that Vern Miller has a weak conviction rate for raids in Ioa Garden City and Great Bend. Miller's Republican opponent, a seasoned lawyer with 23 years in law and 19 in public service, seeks to capitalize on this.
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Garden City
Kansas
Vern Miller
Ioa
Great Bend
Miller
Attorney General
Hoffman Seeks Attorney General Amid Scrutiny From Press
Robert E. Hoffman, a Republican with a solid public service record, runs for attorney general against an ex-sheriff with limited legal experience. He touts competence and calls Miller the super-sheriff while decrying heavy press attention and appeals to lawyers statewide for support. Voters face a choice between record and publicity.
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Robert E. Hoffman
Hoffman
Miller
Valuation Gaps Tilt Property Tax Burden Across Kansas
The law requires assessments at 30 percent of value but averages show only 20 percent nationally, 19 percent in rural areas, and 22 percent in cities. In Franklin County rural assessments are 13 percent versus 22 percent urban. Valuations shift with land use and inflation, underscoring the problems of relying on property taxes to fund government and schools.
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Kansas
Franklin County
Ottawa
Robert B. Wellington
Final curtain falls on Chautauqua Players Wizard of Oz
From Our Readers lauds the Chautauqua Players production of The Wizard of Oz. The letter praises set design, pit orchestra, costumes, and acting, noting the show as a refreshing treat and urging community support for the group and the season’s promising young talent.
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Chautauqua
J. Garland
Jeronite
Rose Stephenson
Rockwood Drive
Persistent facial sores plague elderly patient
An elderly patient in their late seventies reports two long lasting sores on the face for eight years. One sore sits near the eye and the other on the forehead, raising concern about chronic skin issues and potential treatment needs with Dr. Thosteson.
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Dr. Thosteson
Readers Seek Skin and Reproductive Health Advice
A letter asks if recurring sores are hereditary and how to treat them, with a doctor cautioning not to diagnose without examination and to seek medical help for possible skin cancer. Other notes address tubal recanalization myths after five years, tick repellents, and the cautious use of methotrexate for psoriasis.
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H.D. T
Thosteson
E.C
J.J.R
N.S
Prayer and wit mingle in today’s brief news item
A tense AP note from New York jokes about aging and creativity, juxtaposing a religious prayer with a quip on longevity. It suggests detectives harbor acting dreams, reflecting light humor amid the day’s copy.
The Boss Kept Cool In Changing Times
Hal Boyle notes a shift in leadership style from loud, temperamental executives to composed, calculating bosses who avoid shouting. The old “red-faced” tantrums fade as modern leaders prefer quiet precision, measured notes, and a calm demeanor under pressure.
Demos Down A Notch Socially At Democratic Convention
Miami Beach report on the 1968 Democratic National Convention notes a sag in party glamour. White House aide Liz Carpenter and others describe invitations scarce and low ticket prices as attendees mix in jeans and peanut butter over cocktails and caviar.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Liz Carpenter
Mrs. Carpenter
White House
Washington
Reading the Dollar's Health Abroad Health Signaling Currency
The piece explains how to gauge the dollar's overseas strength by watching the balance of payments, trade and capital flows, and overall economic indicators. It warns a sustained adverse balance implies a weaker dollar, affecting jobs and the cost of imported goods and consumer electronics.
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New York
United States
Watch Gold Prices and Currencies for Economic Health
The piece links balance of payments to foreign trade and spotlights daily checks like gold prices and currency rates. It notes gold rose as the dollar weakened, cites pound and mark movements, and warns franc and lira readings can mislead. It closes with South Africa highway death stats: 8,392 killed in 218,925 crashes last year.
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U.S
Washington
Pretoria
South Africa
Department of Statistics
Television Schedule Ledger For Ottawa Kansas Daywide
A dense yesterday schedule lists networks and times for news weather sports and entertainment from 5:00 AM to 12:30 AM. It includes Democratic Convention coverage and multiple programs such as The Tonight Show Merv Griffin and Mister Rogers along with soap operas and game shows.
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Ashme Street
West
Royals
Orioles
Dick Cavett
the Forest Rangers
Jesus
Dr. Kildare
Bengal Brigade
Somerset
the Saint
Mike Douglas
Big Valley
Lucille Ball
Mister Rogers
Johnny Sokke
Beverly Hillbillies
Wagon Train
Electric Company
Kansas
Hazel
Porter Wagoner
Allas Smith and Jones
Jean Shepherd
America
Hollywood Television Theatre
World Press Review
Johnny Carson
Farm Roundup Reports Set-Aside Progress At Session
Washington AP state ASCS committeemen gather for briefings on Nixon era farm policies including crop program progress. More than 200 attendees hear Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz defend set-aside wheat, feed grains and cotton plans as flexible and market driven with no quotas or acreage allotments.
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Washington
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Agriculture
Earl L. Butz
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New Zoo Revue
My Friend Flicka
David Frost
Dick van Dyke
Dinah Shore
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Lucile Rivers
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