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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1969
Page
1
A brief page-two editorial from the Ottawa Herald dated Tuesday July 22, 1969. It reflects the newspaper’s voice on current affairs, public policy, and community concerns of the era with concise opinion framing and local context.
The article lauds radio and TV for broadcasting the kangaroo hop from the moon and the astronauts reactions. It praises media and private industry cooperation, calls access to the event a global symbol, and suggests the public support for future space funding will grow. It notes courage in space officials and the public’s strong eagerness for continued space developments.
A Western Kansas reporter visits Hutchinson's Kansas State Industrial Reformatory where inmates endure near heated 100 degree nights. The superintendent urges a 10 degree drop while noting riots and high heat as drivers of unrest. In Topeka the fire marshal cites 300 of 800 state buildings failing fire safety rules, including Osawatomie State Hospital where two died.
A six year amputee suffers phantom limb pain that feels like the missing foot. He reports sleepless nights and pain despite sleeping pills. The doctor explains phantom pain ranges from severe pain to itching burning and tingling sensations.
Medical notes discuss phantom limb pain from a missing leg, possible causes like neuroma, scar tissue, and emotional effects, with treatments such as nerve injections or surgery but not higher amputation. Reader questions cover prune juice for constipation and scrutiny of so called lay medical experts, plus advice on milk and eggs and vitamin C.
A New York AP piece notes rising popular excitement for space despite prior apathy. It cites reduced NASA funding, half the peak employment, and shifting priorities toward urban rebuilding. Spinoffs and future Mars goals are discussed amid uncertain economic returns.
Hal Boyle surveys Americans ideas on what to do with the moon as a future home, prison, exile site, or parking lot. Proposals include turning it into a universal parking space, a UN hub, a battlefield, a diamond mine, an old folks home, or even a one way escape for tenants and teens. Some joke about blasting it, others warn of the social costs.
AP reports Granma says a three month drive added 100000 new CDR members with 400000 more enlisting recently. Old members received new cards, boosting surveillance of neighbors. Estimated two million Cubans of 8.2 million are officially engaged in watching others.
A snapshot of recent library acquisitions includes TOO BUSY TO PRAY by Jo Carr and Imogene Sorley with brief conversations on faith, VETERAN AND VINTAGE CARS by Peter Roberts tracing early motoring, LOUIS C. TIFFANY REBEL IN GLASS by Robert Koch on Favrile glass, THE NEW YORK TIMES GARDEN BOOK edited by Joan Lee Faust offering garden ideas, TWELVE CITIES by John Gunther detailing major capitals, MR. BRIDGE by Evan S. Connell Jr. set in 1930s Midwest, LET'S FACE IT by Elsie Archer a grooming guide for girls, and THE CUYAHOGA by William Donahue Ellis in the Rivers of America series.
A dense TV schedule lists daytime and late night programs across genres. It tags multiple classics and modern titles with channel blocks, including News Weather Sports and special features such as Truth or Consequences, The Last Blitzkrieg film, Laredo, and Hollywood Squares.
Ottawa Herald lists publication details at 104 S. Cedar with editor Robert B. Wellington and rates for trade area and outside trade area. It states daily publication except Sundays and holidays and notes exclusive AP news rights for local and dispatch content.
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