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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1968
Page
1
The Johnson administration agreed to an amendment to obtain congressional approval of a 10 percent surtax, pledging to cut expenditures by six billion dollars this year. The article notes likely targets include foreign aid and public works, but warns reductions face political resistance and voter impact.
The piece notes a post office move to curb services by closing small offices and eliminating cash transactions on Saturdays. It predicts further reductions in Saturday deliveries, arguing these steps highlight government economy amid a high overall deficit and a looming $102 billion military budget.
Alec Rose of Portsmouth completed a 29500 mile solo circumnavigation in 854 days aboard Lively Lady with 320 days at sea. He was knighted, boosting his greengrocery business, while a critic questions the value of such feats and recalls similar daring feats that added little to society.
Hal Boyle muses on generational gaps and common sense in modern life. Observations cover wives skill gaps, industry eras, work hours, historical timing, television soaps as education, and social quirks from vacations to fashion trends. The column blends humor with cultural commentary.
A 46 year old man in good shape reports a prior burst blood vessel in his eye two years ago with two recurrences. He contacted his doctor each time and was advised not to worry and to pursue no treatment.
Readers submit Bible trivia questions including tribune meaning and David’s line, with a health column explaining tiny eye vessel fragility and vitamin C and calcium hints. It also offers guidance on smoking cessation and potential cervical cancer signs from postcoital bleeding, urging medical evaluation.
The last Kennedy brother Senator Edward M. Kennedy weighs a possible vice presidency or Senate tenure as the Democratic National Convention nears. A Nantucket Sound meeting discussed a living memorial for Robert Kennedy with figures like McNamara Schlesinger Sorensen and O'Donnell. DiSalle aims to nominate Kennedy. Humphrey hints at Kennedy as running mate, contingent on Kennedy’s wishes.
Editor notes Joey Bishop argues humor keeps people ageless, citing comedians like Danny Thomas and Bob Hope. He says adversity fuels laughter and anti gloom, and that a sense of humor makes life richer for givers and receivers alike. Laugh and stay young, he writes, almost as good as chicken soup.
A small girl, Barbara Dee Shader, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Shader of 504 Elm, hooked a perch that was swallowed by a 3% lb bass. In a separate note, Mr and Mrs A J Gaskill returned from six months in California saying they prefer Kansas.
A brief prayer requests forgiveness for wicked thoughts and sins. The speaker thanks God as an understanding Father and asks for guidance to overcome faults and to serve Him. Amen.
A dense daily network schedule lists show times from 5:00 p.m. through 1:00 a.m. featuring Leave It To Beaver, Truth or Consequences, Garrison's Gorillas, I Dream Of Jeannie, Daktari, Mythology, Showcases, Beverly Hillbillies, Captain Kangaroo, Jack LaLanne, Dark Shadows, General Hospital, The Ed Sullivan era staples and numerous movies.
The notice lists subscription rates for trade area and outside trade area with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly options. It also states Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher and notes exclusive AP publication rights for local news and dispatches.
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