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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1969
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald notes the 1969 federal surplus of 3.1 billion on a 184.8 billion budget, marking the first surplus since 1960. It credits higher receipts from surtax and inflation containment efforts, but warns debt remains about 384 billion. Without fiscal balance, bankruptcy could come.
The Parsons Sun notes speculation Gov. Robert Docking might not seek a third Kansas term and could skip two years, seeking a 1972 United States Senate bid. Tax reform promises loom as Kansas faces a tax increase in the 1970 legislature, and Docking’s image remains largely untarnished.
A stroke survivor writes after three years of partial recovery asking if complete regain is possible. He notes walking with brace and prong but left arm is useless, and asks if future strokes can be prevented while keeping blood pressure controlled. The letter ends with a quoted adage about certainty.
A physician notes that cautious forecasts should be balanced with optimism. Many stroke patients can improve substantially with belief and rehab, even after severe debility. Simple aids and persistence boost function, while blood pressure control reduces recurrence risk.
The article notes Pakistan as the final stop on Nixon's Asian tour. It outlines long standing India Pakistan tensions since 1947 and 1949 UN cease-fire over Kashmir, including a 1965 war, US aid cuts, and shifts toward the Soviet Union and China. It mentions Pakistan’s new leader Yahya Khan after Ayub Khan resigned last March amid protests.
New York AP reports a double crescent trademark and the Skilcraft label mark high quality in products made by blind and handicapped workers across 78 workshops in 34 states plus DC. The program spans 1,538 supermarkets with racks averaging $1,000 yearly sales, some up to $3,500, while government orders persist in military ties and 60 million ballpoint pens yearly. Bioluminescence also appears in fireflies and other life forms.
A dense listing of TV and movie airings across channels from early morning to after midnight. It features Flintstones, Daniel Boone, Flying Nun, Dragnet, Laredo, Bonanza, News blocks, Weather, game shows, soap operas, and classic films such as Man In The Middle and Billy The Kid vs. Dracula. The guide emphasizes children's programming, talk shows, and morning to late-night schedules with multiple repeats and cross-channel references.
Cedar newspaper based in Ottawa Kansas provides subscription pricing for trade area and outside areas. Editor Robert B Wellington notes local news and AP dispatches are exclusively used for publication.
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