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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1968
Page
2
Weekend gathering of Kansas State Teachers Association delegates labeled a school alert crisis amid nationwide teacher shortages and low pay. Debate centers on funding, base aid, and property taxes as Governor Docking vetoed an $11.5 million state aid increase, risking further strain on districts and students.
Dallas resident known as Granny Wilcox marks a 105th birthday Celebrations show a spry 93 look in photos She crossed the plains in a covered wagon at age five Grannie has outlived three husbands and ten of her thirteen children Her century has seen jet planes pass overhead and dramatic change.
A centenarian, nicknamed Granny, reflects on life spanning wars from Civil to Vietnam. She recalls innovations like the electric light and telephone, notes smoking habit, and expresses calm about future conflicts as she nears 106. Her longevity frames a(world)ly view of change and history.
Reader questions cover thyroid growth myths low blood pressure and age nineteen. Dr answers explain growth stops after puberty clarifying that thyroid meds will not spur further height and noting signs of thyroid deficiency beyond fatigue or overweight. The column also answers arthritis cod liver oil and trichinosis queries while ending with a brief Bible verse and dance questions from Luke Exodus and Mark.
A Red Cross drive announced collecting 9295 dollars and 23 cents, surpassing the 8950 dollar county goal. Surgical dressing classes will be doubled this week to prepare two boxes by March 29, with one box already filled containing 7925 dressings.
President Johnson signals major spending reductions and calls for national austerity while administration officials defend a tight January budget. Republicans push for higher taxes, warning cuts may need deepen to avert economic chaos. Mills and Mahon note $9 billion may be insufficient and press for broader talks with Congress.
AP writer notes CBS program Strange Case of the English Language offered a witty tour of linguistic twists. It examined diction, dialects, and famous word usages with experts predicting shifts in spelling and pronunciation while noting mixed ratings for NBC’s Telephone Hour.
Democratic senators up for re election fear Robert F Kennedy entry could split the party and threaten unity after the convention They note Kennedy may not commit to Johnson while McCarthy delays a decisive pledge The row over Vietnam policy and Kennedy challenge dominates worries about party cohesion and future support
Washington AP The Justice Department signaled it used electronic snooping in the W.E.B. DuBois Clubs of America probe and asked a hearing delay until the Supreme Court rules on a related extortion case involving bugging. The delay could force disclosure of any eavesdropped material to DuBois Clubs lawyers if the high court sides against the government.
A dense listing of daily programs from early morning to late night, showing shows such as Leave It To Beaver Flintstones Truth or Consequences and The Tonight Show plus news weather and special segments across varying time blocks. The schedule includes many classic programs and late night talk formats with multiple channels and recurring hosts noted as c for color or commentary segments.
The Ottawa Herald details subscription rates for trade and outside areas, listing one month to one year options with prices. It notes Robert J B Wellington as editor and publisher and mentions Associated Press rights and exclusive local news use.
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