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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1965
Page
1
Editorial notes from the Ottawa Herald on Monday May 17 1965 discuss local civic matters and public policy questions. The page reflects opinion pieces and community concerns typical of a midweek issue from the era.
Agricultural Department reports show April losses of 20 million bushels of winter wheat in Kansas worth about 4 million dollars, yet statisticians forecast a 221 million bushel crop, potentially the eighth largest in state history. Areas remain drought stricken but recent rains offer hope for the Southwest.
The narrator describes a driving tour from Biarritz through Landes to Cahors Dordogne and Perigueux, noting flat turpentine pine forests, unremarkable towns, and a helpful hotel at Cahors. He praises Mont-de-Marsan, Dordogne scenery, and lauds Chez Leon in Perigueux before heading toward Angouleme, finding no trouble obtaining a room with bath there.
The article warns that President Johnson faces a severe test this summer in steel and aerospace as unions push for higher wages and a union shop. Talks cover more than 550,000 workers, with deadlines in August and September, and potential federal intervention if strikes shut down the industries.
A dense list outlines Channel allocations NBC CBS ABC and local stations with show lineups including Yogi Bear Huckles Berry Hound News Wells Fargo To Tell The Truth I’ve Got A Secret Andy Griffith Lucille Ball Danny Thomas Bing Crosby Alfred Hitchcock Movie In a Lonely Place Nightlife Sea Hunt News Johnny Carson Highlight Farm Facts Today Sunrise Semester Call to Worship Rush Hour Captain Kangaroo and more, presenting a historic multiplex of 1950s through 1960s televised programming.
A dense TV guide lists channels and times for many programs. Highlights include The Changing Face of England with Sander Vanocur on Channel 4 at 6 30 p m and The Deadly Games Affair with Solo and THRUSH on Channel 4 at 7 p m. Lucille Ball hosts a riverboat musical with Canfield Community Players. Various films and serials fill the late schedule featuring stars such as Humphrey Bogart Marlene Dietrich John Wayne and Betty Drake with News and Weather interludes throughout.
Diabetics should see a doctor every three or four months if stable while more often for brittle cases or weight changes. Juveniles need closer monitoring during growth. Also covers tetanus booster after a dog bite and general medical Q&A on cramps, bladder surgery recovery, and tobacco impact on circulation.
Published daily except Sunday and Holidays in Ottawa Kansas. Subscription rates vary by trade area with monthly, quarterly, semiannual and yearly options. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publish local news and AP dispatches.
On May 17 1965 a brief roundup recalls Truman seizing railroads in 1946. Other noted items include Joliet river exploration starting 1972 and Norway’s 1814 constitution, plus visits, occupations, and political milestones across decades.
Santa Ana California AP reports former opera star Nina Koshetz aged 73 has died. Koshetz once led as prima donna at Moscow's Royal Opera and built a distinguished career in major stages.
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