25 May 1966
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1966
Page
1
The piece notes a broad U S labor shortage across major industries hindering production and orders while expansion continues. It cites Sunflower Ordnance reactivation attracting workers and local officials reporting vacancies and ongoing help shortage as a key topic among businessmen.
A defense plant at Sunflower pays starting wages above 2.85 dollars an hour under a government cost plus profit contract. This enables siphoning labor from other plants paying market wages, with local officials estimating over 200 county workers at Sunflower. The setup boosts local economy yet raises taxes to subsidize the plant and drain area labor.
London reports a Labour government with a comfortable 97-seat margin in the House of Commons. Five years ahead, they show no haste for major reform while the Tories regroup and seek a more appealing political image.
The piece surveys global issues from energy and colonial endings to Vietnam and strikes. It notes North Sea gas prospects and potential continental export, declines in empire commitments, Rhodesia’s stance, and Britain’s cautious path to the common market. It also comments on price controls, wildcat strikes, and the new General Post Office tower in London with its limited elevator service.
Reader questions about sway-back posture and heredity. Orthopedist assessment advised to identify causes such as habitual slouching or muscular weakness and to determine if exercises or more intensive treatment are suitable for an 11 year old. Earlier intervention increases success.
James Marlow argues that stability in South Vietnam hinges on iron-fisted rule, not democracy. He questions Buddhist leaders, cites Da Nang revolt, Hue unrest, and Ky's suppression, and notes critiques of Buddhist rebels by Richard Critchfield. He warns Buddhist aims may eclipse democratic goals.
The Ottawa Herald, daily except Sunday and holidays, edited by Robert B. Wellington, lists subscription rates for trade area and outside trade area by mail. Rates: trade area one month 1.00, three months 3.00, six months 5.00, one year 9.00. outside trade area one month 1.50, three months 4.25, six months 8.00, one year 15.00. Copyright 1965 by Ottawa Herald Inc, member of the Associated Press.
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