Editorial Clean Water Push to Clean Iowa Rivers
The federal government tightens controls under the Federal Water Quality Act of 1965 aiming to cut pollution on the Missouri Mississippi system. Iowa resists promising 90 percent removal while others pledge dates. kansas may feel pressure as Ottawa's sewer plant proves progress but not perfection.
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Uncle Sam
Interior Department
Missouri-Mississippi
Missouri
Kansas
Ottawa
Washington
Marais Des Cygnes
Missouri River
A Dangerous Strike at General Electric
A coalition of 13 unions has struck General Electric affecting 147,000 workers in 280 plants across 33 states. Payroll lost totals 28 million dollars weekly as production slows, with 20 percent of output destined for defense. GE offered 20 to 45 cent hourly raises over three years, while unions demand 90 cents over 30 months plus fringe benefits. a prolonged walkout could cause nationwide economic impact.
Question on Varicose Veins and Support Stockings
A reader reports weight gain of 20 pounds causing leg discomfort and varicose veins. They started wearing support stockings and find relief but worry wearing them long-term may worsen the condition. They prefer not to wear stockings in summer and want guidance.
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Dr. Thosteson
S.A
Vein concerns and castration talk in reader letters
The column discusses varicose veins and treatment options including support hose, injections, and stripping, noting veins do not return to normal. It also covers a reader considering castration versus vasectomy for sterility, concluding castration is ill advised and vasectomy is preferable, with a brief prayer excerpt included.
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Thosteson
Bob Hope Celebrated Immigrant Star With Busy Career
New York AP reports Bob Hope, born in England as Leslie Townes Hope, has earned vast wealth and continues a high paced career. At 66, his NBC special Roberta tops ratings as he recalls six million miles traveled, five Broadway shows, over six films, 225 TV appearances, and 1,145 radio programs.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Bob Hope
Leslie Townes Hope
England
Bob
Hope
Roberta
NBC
Entertainer Bob Hope Reflects On Life And Work
Hal Boyle notes Bob Hope’s philanthropy with hundreds of benefit shows raising millions and earning 800 awards. Hope says work keeps him sharp, has slowed his social life after a blood pressure attack, and cites television as America’s greatest temptation. He lists likes and dislikes and would choose epitaph: One moment, please.
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Bob
Nixon Television Speech Aimed to Shape Vietnam Policy
New York AP reports Nixon's Monday night address on Vietnam and Vietnamization showcased strong television production. Commentary noted no new program, but praise centered on its calm White House desk presentation and emphasis through broadcast. NBC CBS and ABC adjusted schedules to accommodate the live speech and subsequent analysis, with Nielsen rankings highlighting Laugh-In slipping from first to seventh.
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Vietnam
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CBS
Doris Day
Carol Burnett
Burnett
Pat Boone
Bing Crosby
Ella Fitzgerald
Dick Martin
ABC
W.averell
Is ‘Harriman
Two Sides of the Job Dilemma in 1969 America
AP reports rising unemployment contrasts with a growing shortage of skilled labor in the United States. As unemployment nears 4 to 4.5 percent by 1970, demand for skilled workers may rise with higher wages and tougher union contracts while layoffs continue in unskilled positions.
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New York
United States
Bess Myerson Grant Targets Consumer Cheats in NYC
Bess Myerson Grant, New York City’s first consumer affairs commissioner at 45, campaigns to crack down on unfair practices from shamburgers to overcharged services. She leads hearings, pushes for a stronger Consumer Protection Act, and vows to put “that man out of business” as she expands the department’s powers and visibility.
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New York
Bess Myerson Grant
Mrs. Grant
Sutton Place South
City Hall
Partment
Television Log Almanac of Nightly Broadcasts
A dense listing of TV schedules recounts daily programs, time blocks, and network notes. It enumerates shows across News Weather Editorial sports and various classics, with multiple channels and c annotations for color or closed captions.
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Mod Squad
I Dream of
Jeannie
Lancer
Toda Men Dance in Circle During Sacred Ceremony
National Geographic Society notes in Vanishing Peoples of the Earth that Toda men, during a major religious rite, perform a circular dance with arms tightly linked. The behavior emphasizes masculine participation in the ritual and is a key cultural marker of the Toda community.
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India
National Geographic Society
Ottawa Herald subscription rates and masthead
Ottawa Herald lists subscription pricing for trade area by mail including monthly and yearly rates and rates outside trade area. The paper credits Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher and states the Associated Press holds exclusive publication rights to local news and AP dispatches.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
Associated Press
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