19 May 1969
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1969
Page
1
Ottawa Herald editorial outlines Nixon's three options: abandon the war, pursue it with full force, or adopt a phased withdrawal. The proposed solution includes a timetable, international supervision, and South Vietnamese self determination under a monitored process.
The plan suggests including rebels in a new government or unifying with North Vietnam to end American casualties and the war. Proponents praise it as reducing dissent and economic strain, while critics doubt the communists will honor vows. The middle-ground approach is flawed but could exit the war with some honor.
A local youth was arrested for auto theft after stealing a car and later released on bail. The same day, a Washington man admitted taking 20000 from a person under fraud probe. The alleged payoffs involve a Supreme Court justice who earns 520000 a year, yet faces no charges. This raises questions about justice and accountability.
The article explains the fully government approved mumps vaccine after extended testing. It states the vaccine is intended for all children alongside other immunizations to clear up confusion about who should receive it.
Dr Thosteson advises vaccination for mumps at certain ages to prevent complications and possible sterility, noting skin tests can show prior immunity. He also addresses concerns about coffee intake, suggesting caffeine can raise jitters and that caffeine-free coffee exists, while not prohibiting it without reason. A reader asks about breast papillomas during lactation. the doctor says they are benign and unlikely to affect the baby, leaving removal as a personal choice.
Apollo 10 commander Thomas Stafford, command module pilot John Young, and lunar module pilot Eugene Cernan comprise three distinct personalities. They will orbit the Moon and approach nine miles with the LM, a dress rehearsal for a landing.
A miscellaneous AP column offers anecdotes on drinking and home safety risks, sleep posture myths, and the first clocks, with quirky items from Quotable Notables to jokes. It notes an insurance study on accident fatalities, a cave screaming room, and a Kuwait emir's $28 million salary versus philanthropy, ending with Mark Twain on illusions.
Hollywood interview recounts Helen Hayes returning from Broadway revival of The Front Page and recalling the writing team Charles MacArthur and Ben Hecht. Rose Hecht attends, first night applause and praise cited. Hayes praises their complementary talents and notes their move from Prohibition Chicago to Hollywood screenplays of the 1930s.
A Kiernan & Company survey of 492 executives aged 45 to 80 working in large firms shows 63 percent prefer smaller companies with sales of 10 to 50 million a year. Equity participation and greater decision making are cited as reasons for leaving large firms, reflecting a broader shift toward risk taking and autonomy.
A dense listing of TV programs across multiple channels with times and titles. It mixes news, weather, movies, game shows, dramas, comedies, and sports across late afternoon to late night, including recurring features and specials, without coherent narrative.
Ottawa Herald lists publication details at 104 S Cedar and notes editor Robert B. Wellington. It shows daily except Sunday and holidays, trade area rates by mail incl one month to one year, and higher outside trade area rates, with Associated Press rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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