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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1968

Page

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Joint city county office building eyed in Ottawa plan

A Kansas City style move is discussed as city and county boards study a shared downtown office site. Ottawa faces constrained land, parking and aging facilities including the courthouse jail police station city hall post office and Memorial building. A single planned building could lower costs and free prime land for parking and commerce. Stakeholders are urged to demand a formal study now.

City Commission County Commission Kansas City Kansas Ottawa

Customs Customs Dallas Comforting Return Met with Suspicion

A traveler returning to his homeland finds no warm official welcome. Despite paying taxes to the government, officials greet him with suspicion rather than a cordial reception, highlighting tensions between citizen and state.

Dallas

Customs inspection as a police state practice

A traveler laments U S customs rules as an affront to privacy and dignity. He condemns mandatory bag searches and declarations while noting some inspectors are courteous, though constrained by policy. He suggests President Johnson curb overseas costs and tighten control to discourage foreign travel.

Community Chest Mexico Johnson

Aspirin myths and marriage fears from a local doctor

A reader asks if five grain aspirin is truly strongest and notes variations in binders. A doctor explains aspirin is aspirin, outlines buffered versions and other additives, and says brand preference may be psychological. A question about hymen bleeding is answered with reassurance that death is not possible.

P.E C.M

Progress Uncertain as House Split Over Tax Hike In Vietnam Era

Washington AP reporting that in the House Ways and Means Committee President Johnson’s 10 percent surtax proposal stalls but may move with a large Vietnam war spending surge. Mills ties action to inflation or wartime manpower needs, possibly 200,000 troops, plus allied and U.S. equipment costs. Debate centers on inflation type, economic indicators, and whether a war tax proves U.S. sincerity on international payments.

Washington Johnson Ways and Means Congress Wilbur D. Mills Capitol Hill U. S Vietnam U.S

Gold Drain Intense Amid Variety Of Ills

Washington reports that a surge in speculative gold buying across Europe, spurred by currency instability and fears of policy shifts, threatens the U.S. gold stock. Officials expect further shocks as the balance of payments remains unsettled, with potential tax or monetary reforms under consideration to curb the drain.

Europe United States Britain

TV Farewells and Fresh Faces on Prime Night Lineup

AP Television Radio writer Cynthia Lowry reports on farewell adventures on The Avengers ending with Emma Peel and John Steed, and the new Tara King to replace Peel. ABC schedules Linda Thorsen for next season while NBC debuts Ed McMahon as a Music Hall host and previews coming attractions with stars like Ed Ames, Sonny and Cher, and the Young Rascals.

Cynthia Lowry New York Emma Peel John Steed The Avengers Mrs. Peel Diana Rigg Miss Rigg Mr. Steed Patrick Macnee Linda Thorsen Tara King Ed McMahon Johnny Carson Shelley Berman Joan Rivers Ed Ames Sonny and Cher the Young Rascals McMahon

Broadcast Schedule Snapshot From Prime Time Week

A dense listing outlines television programming across a two day span with show titles like Leave It To Beaver Flintstones Peyton Place and Captain Kangaroo plus game shows soaps and movies. The schedule includes time blocks and channel designations for news weather editorial and special features across Friday night and early Saturday hours.

Kansas Mike Douglas

Bible Quiz Challenge From Esther to Jonah

A reader prompts biblical questions on providence in Esther the power behind the throne, John 3 30 John 3 30 Matthew 5 20 Luke 10 41 42, and Jonah about a whale. Four correct signals strong knowledge, three correct still good.

Israel Esther Jesus Kingdom of Heaven Mary Jonah

Apache Joe crafts knives for Marines in France

Ottawa leather craftsman Apache Joe of the Farmer's Hotel makes two wicked looking knives on order for a Kansas City woman whose two sons are serving with the Marines. Mrs Ella Ayrault learns her son Ralph in France with a motor mechanical regiment has arrived safely.

Apache Joe Farmer’s Hotel Ottawa Kansas City Ella Ayrault France Ralph

Ottawa Herald printer subscription rates listing

Ottawa Herald details daily publication schedule and subscription prices for trade area and outside areas. Rates shown include monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual plans with differing amounts. The paper notes AP membership and exclusive local news rights.

Ottawa Kansas Robert B. Wellington

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