06 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1969
Page
1
The piece argues the 1959 interstate program advanced national defense and suburban growth, but cities now suffer from congestion. Secretary Volpe seeks massive mass transit funding, potentially diverting highway funds, yet Congress resists rapid changes. Rural transport would improve while city travel slows.
President Nixon proposes a sweeping reorganization converting the Post Office Department into a corporation with presidentially named directors. The plan draws mixed reactions from Congress, postal workers, and the public, who fear patronage loss and higher costs.
A foster parent asks Dr Thosteson about which nipple shapes and bottles are best for a month old infant and whether nipple shape affects future speech development. The letter notes foster parents’ heightened concern for proper baby care, often from longing for a child.
A medical column discusses how bottle nipple texture affects a baby’s feeding and speech, advising that too soft nipples may collapse and hinder flow while overly firm nipples tire the child. It also notes wide-mouth bottles are easier to clean and mentions potential adjustments like enlarging holes with care.
A dense listing of primetime to late night television programming across multiple networks. Entries include Flintstones, Truth or Consequences, The Saint, Tonight Show, various movies, sports, game shows, religious and educational programs, and marathons of classic series. Numerous time slots show titles like The Rockford Files, Road Runner, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, and The Avengers, with notes on network, content ratings, and recurring anchors such as News Weather and Faith For Our Times.
State Bank Commissioner W L Webber, with 44 years in banking, says Kansas banks remain healthy and largely profit driven. The state has 598 banks, spread across state and federal charters, with assets growing from 249.97 million in 1930 to 2.36 billion in 1968 despite fewer banks. Growth mainly in suburbs around Topeka Wichita Kansas City Kan and Johnson County, with big asset increases in Sedgwick and Johnson counties. Kansas imposes strict branch rules and limits holding company ownership to one bank per state.
Washington AP reports a Mafia tied loan scheme using questionable insurance policies and bonds as collateral, involving John A. Masiello Sr and his son John Jr. The elder Masiello linked to Genovese era mob activity and both men face bribery conspiracy charges tied to mail hauling contracts. SBA loans were recalled. banks face potential losses as Patman warns banks nationwide about collateral risks.
Hal Boyle surveys dieting trends with humorous tests for when a diet is truly needed. He lists everyday clues from clothing and energy to meals and chores, concluding that many people feel pressured to diet to fit a social standard.
Baldwin AP ministers will receive a minimum annual salary of 4000 dollars. The Kansas East Conference adopted a 1970 budget totaling 698250 dollars with 361234 for conference institutions and administration, 301346 for benevolences, and 35670 for conference expenses. Reverend Don Frogge of Leavenworth was elected conference secretary, succeeding Reverend Hobart Hildyard, named Topeka district superintendent. Bishop W. McFerrin Stowe urged delegates to embrace change and act on the gospel to avoid rejection by their people.
The Ottawa Herald lists its address at 104 S Cedar and notes daily publication except Sundays and holidays. Editor Robert B. Wellington is named. Pricing shows trade area by mail at one month 1.00, three months 3.00, six months 5.50, one year 10.00. outside trade area at one month 1.50, three months 4.25, six months 8.00, one year 15.00. The Associated Press holds exclusive publication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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