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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1967
Page
1
Congress debates measures allowing individuals and companies tax credits for political campaign contributions to federal offices. Sen. James B. Pearson proposes a deduction up to 10 dollars, citing a editor’s remark about the fundraising burden on American candidates and the pressure on elected officials to raise funds.
A discussion notes that Republican primary candidates spent heavily, with one candidate setting an $18,000 budget and exceeding it. It suggests sources include self funding from candidates and families, friends, plus occasional special interest groups, leading to obligations and calls for a tax credit to broaden participation in party politics.
ART BUCHWALD lampoons age bias in American hiring, presenting a mock dialogue where a 23 year old is deemed over the hill and 21 year olds are preferred. The piece questions the obsession with youth and the fate of older workers facing layoffs and retirement pressures.
A columnist argues automation is needed to prevent postal collapse. They predict overnight delivery limits, fixed size envelopes, magnetic ink addressing, and postage meters, with centralized sorting in factory-like facilities near airports, replacing grand central offices. Older generations resist, while future generations accept it as democracy’s blessing.
Reader questions cover cheilosis linked to riboflavin and other B vitamins, potential fungal or bacterial lip corner infections, and the role of diet and cosmetics. Cancer risk in the mouth is discussed with urging exams. mittelschmerz explains ovary pain. neurotic fear of choking is identified with practical cautions for children. Past items note 25 and 50 years ago events and a prayer.
A dense listing of TV and radio items across the evening, noting programs from Leave It To Beaver to Captain Kangaroo and Candid Camera, with times and channel context. The grid includes news weather sports editorial and various announced shows, plus continued programming on page 3.
The Ottawa Kansas daily lists subscription rates by mail for trade area and outside trade area with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options. Editor Robert B. Wellington notes second class mail and Associated Press affiliation for local news and AP dispatches.
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