25 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1969
Page
1
Editorial recalls Eisenhower's warning about a growing military industrial complex and notes recent controversy over Pentagon plans to move poison gas for dumping in the Atlantic. It reports the gas was redirected to Colorado, highlighting fears of unchecked military spending on germ and chemical tests.
The text argues the United States holds large stocks of atomic weapons and germ warfare materials. It calls for President Nixon to review the issue and identify Pentagon personnel responsible for germ warfare ideas and poison gas orders. It questions why such weapons exist alongside atomic arms.
The columnist laments Joe Namath’s forced retirement amid accusations he associates with crooks and gamblers. The piece criticizes Pete Rozelle for demanding Namath sell his nightclub interest, arguing Namath will quit but refuse to relinquish control.
A reader asks about a four year old niece with low blood sugar needing food every two hours. The doctor replies the condition is not deadly but can severely affect life if pangs dominate daily. Proper treatment hinges on identifying the hypoglycemia type and pursuing a targeted study.
Public questions about low blood sugar symptoms in children and adults are addressed by doctors. The doctor urges awareness, proposes a sugar tolerance test when patterns are seen, and notes that hypoglycemia can be difficult to detect outside of low blood sugar episodes.
Hollywood report contrasts Frances Gumm later Judy Garland and Edna Durbin of MGM. Durbin rose to stardom at Universal with Three Smart Girls then faded, while Garland endured and finally shined in The Wizard of Oz. Durbin lived abroad after two unhappy marriages, but died last Sunday in London.
Hal Boyle notes The Lettermen a popular singing trio who dress normally and aim for happiness in performance. Tony Bitala from Sharon Pennsylvania Garners the spotlight as spokesman. Members Gary Pike St Louis Doug Curran Silver Spring and Jim Pike sidelined by a recent illness. The group avoids smutty songs and controversy, hoping to entertain while remaining stable.
A dense list of TV programming across the day featuring multiple studios and networks. It catalogs shows, movies, news, weather, and sports with numerous named programs and performers such as Flintstones Beverly Hillbillies Truth or Consequences Hawaii Five O Laredo and Dean Martin.
Americans report squeezed budgets as inflations erodes dollar value to 79 cents from 1958. Wages and prices rise outpacing income, affecting housing plans and consumer purchases. Mortgage costs climb with higher rates and taxes while car sales stay strong. Pensioners face slower gains in purchasing power amid rising taxes and living costs.
Ottawa Herald details subscription prices for trade area and outside area with monthly quarterly six month and yearly options. It notes editorial leadership Robert B. Wellington and AP news exclusivity for local and dispatch content.
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