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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1967
Page
1
In editorials reprinted from Coffeyville and Salina sources, the piece contrasts downtown Ottawa with Atchison’s mall strides and notes Ottawa’s efforts to address dwindling business activity. It calls attention to empty storefronts and the need for renewal to improve parking and pedestrian access.
Two large parking lots are under construction and one mall nears completion with an August dedication. Efforts to expand east side parking and remodel stores continue through merchant groups with city cooperation and no urban renewal funds. Progress is shown, but traffic flow and vacant buildings require ongoing cooperative action.
The narrator celebrates the first 90 degree day as a turning point, shedding jackets and ties for a loose summer look. He defends casual attire against critics, notes women’s views on modest dress, and recalls his father’s stiff wardrobe and a belief it contributed to his early death.
A reader column discusses the differences between measles and German measles, vaccine progress, and dangers for pregnant women. It notes measles can cause serious complications and deaths, while German measles risks to unborn babies spur vaccine research. Other Qs cover hair pulling on a mole, instant coffee, insomnia, and local notes on a bass catch and West Point report.
AP analyst James Marlow reviews how the Johnson administration and the Soviet Union barely avoided a wider war in the Middle East. He notes the USSR backed a cease fire and withdrawal position but Arabs remain antagonistic toward the United States, complicating future diplomacy and influence among Arab nations.
TV grid lists shows across day parts with titles numbers and times. Includes Leave It To Beaver Wells Fargo Truth Or Consequences Hogan's Heroes Car etc and various cartoons and news items across networks with sports and movies noted. Continues on Page 3.
former Alabama governor George Wallace predicted an unprecedented rebellion against the two major parties in 1968. He spoke at a Miami luncheon after visiting Cape Kennedy and Cocoa Beach briefings, facing a possible civil rights demonstration.
Daily publication schedule noted with postal details and pricing for trade area subscriptions. Rates show one month to one year options, with higher prices for outside trade area. Editor Robert B. Wellington is identified. Member of the Associated Press license restricts local news use.
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