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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1969
Page
1
The editorial argues tax reform is misnamed as it shifts costs to others. It cites Gov. Docking's Kansas stance and Nixon proposals, urging diagnosis of over spending and poor management rather than patching symptoms. The piece accuses officials of overpromising to win re election through handouts.
The metropolitan Kansas City area faces a protracted building trades strike with spread possible to Topeka. Ironworkers seek 10.02 per hour, painters demand 1.50 more plus health and welfare fund boosts, and paperhangers want up to six dollars per wallpaper roll. The dispute harks to historic labor confrontations led by John L. Lewis, signaling tough times ahead for coal and wallpaper alike.
Dr George Thosteson addresses reader concerns about artificial sweeteners used in coffee. He notes ongoing study of newer cyclamates and saccharin, recalls no serious adverse effects in people, and warns against misinterpretation of animal studies and sensational reports.
The FDA finds no need to ban sweeteners and warns against excess. A daily limit around 5 grams is considered safe, with some soft drinks containing up to 1 gram per 12 ounce can. The reader is advised to stay within FDA guidelines, and changes would be announced if needed.
Hal Boyle laments the decline of cash and the rise of credit and checks in a bygone era. He argues that the dollar now buys little, money is consumed by consumer finance, and social status hinges on credit card abundance rather than cash.
Kansas maintains 240 superior safety rest areas with a 40 year buildout streak. The system blends landscaping with modern facilities across 154 sites offering water and restrooms, while 86 provide picnic areas. The best rest stop is on US 36 at St Francis with showers and trailer parking.
A dense list of television programs across channels with times from 5:00 PM to 12:30 AM. It names Flintstones, News, Weather, sports, dramas, game shows, films, and public affairs programs, indicating a full daytime into late-night grid with frequent repeats and cross-channel promos. The entry preserves many program titles and network notes, presenting an impressionistic schedule page.
Ottawa Herald lists address at 104 S Cedar and editor Robert B Wellington. Rates show trade area by mail monthly and quarterly, six months and yearly options. non trade area prices are higher. Associated Press rights note for local news and AP dispatches.
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