30 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1969
Page
1
The piece explains boxcar demurrage rules and penalties from 48 hours to several days of charges. It notes Sen James Pearson of Kansas found federal depots paid over a million dollars in demurrage last year, signaling mismanagement and tax-dollar waste while tying up boxcars.
A 25 year old worker pays 4 percent for Social Security, with the employer matching. Over a 40 year span to 65 the total contributed nears $30,000, which at 4 percent could grow to about $73,000 by retirement, yet only the worker’s own contributions may be returned if both spouses live to 77, while the employer’s share disappears into the federal till.
A letter from a reader asks for a nearby physician who can discuss a new L dopa capsule for Parkinsons disease and related drug developments. The note mentions an elderly father with long Parkinsonism and a clipping about another drug, querying Shorse bean availability.
Dr Thosteson reviews the slow rollout of L-dopa for Parkinsons patients, noting high cost and limited access as Brookhaven results show modest to dramatic improvements in a minority. He cites scarce supply, experimental units, and possible cheaper alternatives like a horse bean drug, while warning about side effects and the uncertain timeline for widespread availability.
Portable travel guide inspectors rate a New York restaurant, noting a four star rating and inspector details. Separately, Miami AP reports hundreds of Cubans illegally entering the United States from Mexico, with 500 crossing in early 1969 and enforcement changes amid visa delays and quota limits.
A dense listing of television and radio programming across the day from 5:55 PM to 1:00 AM, noting shows such as Prince of Wales Special, Truth or Consequences, The Man Who Never Was, Gunsmoke, Star Trek, Julia, Carson, and more. Includes a string of time blocks with titles and channels, indicating a packed network schedule and multiple prime time airings.
Washington AP reports that defense secretary Melvin Laird widens civilian control yet preserves authority, expanding Joint Chiefs of Staff influence and NSC access. Military chiefs gain latitude on programs while the Systems Analysis Office loses sway, as field commanders avoid top-down micromanagement and senior leaders gain direct policy input.
Ottawa Herald lists editorial staff Robert B. Wellington and publishes daily except Sunday and holidays. It quotes subscription prices for trade area by mail and for outside trade area, with monthly, quarterly, semiannual and yearly options. It notes exclusive use of local news by The Associated Press.
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