13 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1969
Page
1
Editorial notes the rise of sexier movies and growing audiences as well as objections. It cites Junction City officials banning a film as obscene and Ottawa theater ads inviting family viewing. The piece ponders who decides public taste and whether box office will settle the dispute.
A reader notes that free notices for government openings flood offices, while governments are the largest employer and taxpayer burden. The column argues the public payroll grows with unpaid ad requests and claims Americans work more hours to cover taxes, citing an average yearly tax load per person.
A parent asks if a seven year old’s leg and occasional arm cramps signal calcium deficiency. The doctor advises milk intake may negate calcium lack and suggests evaluating damp floors or other factors, cautioning against self massage products and endorsing professional assessment if cramps persist.
A reader asks about child cramps and fatigue from activity and squatting. Advice points to muscle fatigue, massage, and foot checks by a podiatrist or orthopedist. reassurance on dampness. mention of massage and caution about drug store preparations. Additional items cover diverticulosis, water softeners, kissing transmission, and a morning prayer excerpt.
A dense, day and night TV network log lists 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM blocks with numerous programs. It includes Flintstones, Truth or Consequences, The Saint, Dick Cavett, Laredo, Hogan's Heroes, Bonanza, Ed Sullivan, Captain Kangaroo, Perry Mason, and late movies plus sport and news blocks. The entry catalogs channel lineups, program titles, recurring shows, specials, and film titles across multiple hours.
New York AP describes a voyage from the Battery aboard the Mary Murray ferry to Staten Island. The 34 year old vessel carries up to 2500 passengers on a 20 minute trip, part of a nine ferry fleet on an aging nine mile route. Despite many changes, the nickel fare persists while newer bridges divert traffic and the steamship endures with fuel hungry engines and stubborn tradition.
New York AP reports Aluminum Co of America seeks an almost perfect environment for a large plant. A site committee weighs zoning, expansion potential, taxes, water, land price, power, population growth, labor, and local attitudes toward industry, schools, pollution, and Sunday work.
Hollywood AP Cliff Robertson recalls clashes with Columbia chief Harry Cohn including a suspension threat over a B picture He later won the 1968 best actor Oscar for Charly and earned profits from the film He predicts Oscar hype will boost box office and notes his limited prior stardom before Picnic PT 109 and Charly marked his breakthrough efforts
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details from 104 S. Cedar with Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher. It outlines subscription rates for trade area by mail and rates outside trade area, plus notes exclusive AP news use.
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