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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1968
Page
1
Steven K. Paine urges local business and county officials to allow advertising gimmicks to boost Ottawa commerce. He argues a downtown car dealer promotion labeled a lottery was halted by the county attorney after complaints by other dealers, and calls for less obstruction and more competitive promotion to attract shoppers and grow the town.
Washington editors weigh the post Johnson landscape as he declares no bid for re election. McCarthy Humphrey and Kennedy emerge as Democratic prospects with Kennedy favored by polls though rivals plot a Humphrey McCarthy pre convention alliance to derail him.
A reader asks about baby crying and anger toward a six month old. Dr Molner urges psychiatric help, notes parental jealousy, and advises recognizing baby as a person requiring care. He recommends counseling and if needed talking to a physician while addressing unstable emotions and realistic life views.
A fire of unknown origin consumed the I. J. Haas garage and shop in Overbrook early yesterday. Loss estimated at 14000 dollars, including the city fire truck and several motor vehicles. Also notes Mrs. E A Anderson of Fort Dodge visiting family in Peoria and a knee injury from a fall at Ottawa Junction 50 years ago.
Washington AP Six months after a critical report on the M16 program a House subcommittee chaired by Rep. Ichord plans new hearings to probe what it calls unrealistically high prices in two new rifle contracts. The Army released a fact sheet saying prices may be negotiated downward after costs are set and explained the disparity between GM and H&R pricing by wage and tooling differences. The panel also will seek why Mare mont’s bid was rejected despite a lower price offer for 240000 rifles, noting accelerated delivery needs influenced choices.
Corliss Lamont seeks to block New York State from selling auto registration data to the highest bidder. He argues the sale violates privacy, warning a wave of public records could reach private hands. The record includes names, addresses, birth dates and other details used for marketing.
AP writer Cynthia Lowry notes the Grammy Awards broadcast was sleek and colorful focusing on music and musicians. Highlights included Fifth Dimension, Bobbie Gentry, Glen Campbell, John Hartford and Lou Rawls with notable visuals and a Jack Jones Gentry Campbell medley.
David J. Crombie, vice president for industrial relations at Trans World Airlines, told the Kansas City Urban League dinner that the air link industry can create 35,000 new jobs yearly and must meet growing personnel needs. TWA already runs programs to locate train and employ workers, prioritizing candidates from newer city neighborhoods.
A dense listing of TV programming across channels with multiple shows, movies, news, and specials including Leave It To Beaver Flintstones Captain Kangaroo Captain Kangaroo Perry Mason Dark Shadows I Love Lucy Gomer Pyle Star Trek and many more items across day and night slots. The log notes time blocks for soaps westerns game shows comedies dramas and documentaries with recurring programs like News Weather and Faith For Our Times.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for trade area and outside area with monthly, quarterly, semi annual, and yearly plans. The paper notes editor Robert B. Wellington and its status as an Associated Press member with exclusive local news rights.
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