03 May 1969
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1969
Page
1
Saturday Notebook previews Kansas tourism as the Kansas Department of Economic Development launches a ten part feature package. A photo and history of the State Capitol at Topeka introduce the series. Also recaps editorials on campus upheaval and local quips about hippies and culture.
A compact tour of the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka, noting the East Wing built from 1866 with Geary County stone, the West Wing finished in 1881, the Cave of the Winds bridge, 1887 rotunda digs, and interior marble from multiple regions. It highlights the dome’s 300-foot view, the 296-step spiral staircase, murals by Curry and Overmyer, John Brown’s 10-foot statue, and the connecting 12-story office building completed in 1957 with an observation floor. Grounds feature Lincoln statue, Pioneer Woman, Statue of Liberty replica, Liberty Bell replica, 100 rose bushes, and other gifts dating 1862–1968.
A reader writes to Dr Thosteson about a coworker who walks a long distance from the parking lot every morning without head cover. The cold wind and near zero temperatures raise concerns about colds and hair loss, prompting reiterated pleas for warmer gear.
Readers share experiences with pacemakers from age 21 to 70s, noting benefits and battery changes every three years. Medical questions cover a cheek blemish, Tietze's syndrome mispronounced as tee tee syndrome, and guidance to see a dermatologist or regular physician. Plus nostalgic notes on a Bud E Anderson circus and a state typewriting contest report from 50 years ago.
A dense syndicated TV schedule lists programs from morning to late night. It includes news weather sports and numerous classic series such as Lone Ranger Gilligan's Island Maverick Rifleman The Andy Williams Show and Captain Kangaroo alongside films and special broadcasts.
The Ottawa Herald lists its address at 104 S. Cedar and notes daily publication except Sundays and holidays. Editor Robert B. Wellington. subscription prices vary by region with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly options and different rates outside the trade area. The paper reserves AP news rights for local content and dispatches.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.