15 May 1969
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1969
Page
1
Ottawa editorial urges Congress to expand food distribution to end hunger in America. Warns against repeat Johnson-era failures, cites inflation and education as key causes, and argues for responsible program management and promoting work over handouts.
A spring cleanup program in Ottawa builds toward a city wide trash pickup on Saturday. Success hinges on pride of property owners and all residents, stemming from Community Development Organization findings. About 80 Ottawa University students have volunteered to staff the donated trucks for the event.
A reader asks Dear Dr Thosteson for guidance on the best age spread between children. They seek a recommended number of years between siblings and whether small or large gaps are preferable, noting emphasis on the children themselves.
In a letters page style feature, readers discuss optimal child age spreads with mixed views, affirming that one to two years may feel near ideal while acknowledging benefits of larger gaps. The page also covers mineral oil in mayonnaise, hiatal hernia exercise guidance, a prayer excerpt, and brief historical notes on Ottawa church services and city paving decisions from 15 and 50 years ago.
A New York AP analysis argues GM's Corvair's demise reflects consumer pressure on a competitive market. It traces Corvair's rise from a demand for smaller economy cars to safety concerns and shifting loyalties to foreign imports, noting potential antimonopoly implications for Detroit.
Hal Boyle notes that airlines now pamper weary businessmen with luxuries at altitude. He jokes future flights could rival luxury clubs with private ambulances to hotels, multiple stewardesses, and in-flight fantasies, warning of risk if passengers demand endless opulence and seize control from pilots.
Cynthia Lowry reports NBC summer program Music Hall in London delivers smooth start with Tony Sandler Ralph Young strong in singing and charm. Judy Carne Lena Horne and Terry-Thomas add talent. comedy bits need tightening. Nixon delivers serious televised Vietnam negotiation report behind presidential seal.
The Rev Marion G Robertson of Portsmouth plans a $2 million station in Tel Aviv to spread gospel into the Soviet Union and Arab states. He met an Israeli official who showed interest, with final decision to rest with Prime Minister Golda Meir after Robertson wrote to her staff.
A dense list of TV programs from 5 to 1 in the morning detailing shows such as Flintstones The Saint Guns Of Will Sonnett and Laredo with weather news and special broadcasts across networks and times. Notable entries include News Weather ABC News Special and Tonight Show style programs with multiple movie titles and game shows.
Ottawa Herald offers local and outside trade area subscriptions with monthly, quarterly, semi annual, and annual rates. Rates differ for trade area versus outside trade area, with higher charges for non local delivery. The paper credits Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher and reserves AP news rights.
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