Obscene Art Sparks Attendance Boom at Iowa Exhibition
The Twentieth Annual Iowa Artists Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center closed as the most successful in 20 years with 25 051 visitors over 30 days and a final Sunday total of 2 063 After council labeled five works obscene trustees moved them to an Adults Only room prompting a surge in interest and a brisk box office Reflective clash between censorship and public curiosity in Des Moines.
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Des Moines Art Center
Art Center
Des Moines
Washington’s bruised Capitol through the ages
A compact historical note traces repeated invasions of Washington. It recalls the 1814 burning of the White House, a drunken riot at Andrew Jackson’s inauguration, and Coxey’s Army marching on the capital during the 1890s hard times.
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Washington
White House
Andrew Jackson
Coxey
The 1963 Civil Rights March and the Poor People Campaign
The piece recalls the 1932 Bonus March and King era protests, noting the ongoing Poor People Campaign planned after Kings death. It warns of potential clashes as thousands may camp in Washington, with government risk and election tensions looming amid unrest and riots.
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Martin Luther King
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Vietnam
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Lyndon Johnson
Punchless Reruns Here In Full Swing
AP writer Cynthia Lowry laments the era of summer reruns once limited to 13 weeks. She recalls Faye Emerson Arthur Godfrey Dagmar and Jerry Lester era stars and notes encore showings are now common with specials treated as reruns.
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AP Televisions
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Jerry Lester
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Desmand
Charcoal Steaks and Cancer Fears Debate
Readers’ questions about charcoal grilling and cancer risk are analyzed. The article cites benzopyrine as a concern from fat drippings but notes the amount on steak is tiny and not a human hazard. Recommendations include smaller fires and less charring to enjoy grilling safely.
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W. J
Red poppies to be sold by Ottawa high girls
Twenty five years ago wounded soldiers at Wadsworth hospital made red poppies to be sold on Ottawa streets the event organized by the American Legion Auxiliary. Also notes 50 years ago Henry Jefferies' men were setting canvas on Tally Court North Main Street as he beautified the small park for years.
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Wadsworth Hospital
Ottawa
American Legion Auxiliary
Henry Jefferies
Tally Court
North Main Street
Jefferies
Nixon confident in nomination race despite Oregon test
Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon says only a dramatic, unforeseen development can deny him the Republican nomination. He warns Oregon's results Tuesday could cloud his bid, but expects to beat Rockefeller and Reagan on an early Miami Beach ballot, building a lead with support from governors and regional delegations. He pins hope on Southern delegates and favorite sons in Illinois and other Northern states.
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Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
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California
Ronald Reagan
Miami Beach
Fla
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Reagan
Illinois
Charles H. Percy
Ohio
Michigan
Massachusetts
TV And Screen Awards Lose Much Glitter
Hollywood AP writer Bob Thomas notes the May 19 1968 Emmys ceremony highlighted an overlong bloated awards season. He questions the relevance of nominations and winners while praising the Recording Academy Grammies for their quieter, trade dinner style and later TV presentation.
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Hollywood
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Lucille Ball
Camerae Man
Bell Telephone Hour
The
Television Academy
Weight and Wellness. Space, Snow Tires and Alamo Tidbits
Hal Boyle notes obesity and weight loss help millions seek medical aid annually while one in four people face girth issues. A drivers tip warns against leaving snow tires on in warm months to avoid blowouts. The Alamo name origin attributes to a cottonwood tree. Randoph Ray extols kindness as the Golden Rule in marriage. Oceanic life spurs cancer drug research with numerous marine organisms offering potential cures.
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San Antonio
Tex
el Alamo
Television Log Weekday Schedule Highlights
A dense listing documents a full broadcast day with multiple channels and programs. It lists news, cartoons, game shows, dramas, sports, films, and public affairs, featuring many era staples and hosts such as Lucille Ball, Captain Kangaroo, Perry Mason, and Merv Griffin across morning to late night slots.
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Milton the Monster
Jack LaLanne
Captain Kangaroo
Bette Hayes
Merv Griffin
General Hospital
Concentration
Beverly Hillbillies
Ottawa Herald subscription and publication notice
Ottawa Herald published daily except Sunday and holidays at 104 S Cedar Ottawa Kansas. Subscription rates for trade area by mail include one month 1.00 three months 3.00 six months 5.50 and one year 10.00. Outside trade area rates by mail are 1.50 for one month 4.25 for three months 8.00 for six months and 15.00 for one year. The paper is a member of the Associated Press which reserves exclusive use of its local news and AP dispatches.
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