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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1968
Page
1
The United Fund launches a year long drive with a goal of 29000 dollars. For the first time rural Franklin County areas will be solicited by mail to broaden the contributor base. The plan emphasizes one unified drive across 13 agencies and asks individuals to give one hour of monthly pay to aid those in need.
The Public Health Service urges reducing cigarette use and offers tips to minimize risk. It notes industry efforts shift toward filtered and flavored products, while predicting no major drop in lung cancer. The author laments marketing changes and nostalgic brands.
Dear reader questions on pacemaker mortality rates for slow pulse, operation outcomes, and placement. The device provides rhythmic impulses without entering the heart. the battery and device sit under the skin with an electrode placed to trigger heartbeats. Some patients live for years with pacemakers, and batteries are replaceable through minor procedures.
A reader quiz lists five Bible questions citing NT and OT texts. It asks for the name of the forerunner born six months before Jesus, the age of Jesus at baptism, the cleansed tribe for the third OT book, which of Adam's sons pleased God with his offering, and the apostle who told his brother we have found the Messiah.
John Gardner, former HEW secretary and Urban Coalition chair, praises business for leading urban problem solving. He cites three roles for firms: as business operators, as responsible citizens aiding equality and education, and as individual leaders in the community, stressing coordinated effort among sectors to lift cities.
Hal Boyle profiles Peggy Lee, a top living pop singer admired by Ella Fitzgerald and peers. Born Norma Engstrom, she rose from humble beginnings in Jamestown to Hollywood, later renaming by a Fargo radio host. Lee invests up to 30,000 dollars per show, has recorded 500 songs, and writes many herself. She paints and writes poetry, yet remains approachable and dedicated to strong performances.
AP television writer Cynthia Lowry notes a big Tuesday night TV audience with five diverse programs. Lancer debuts as a western with Murdoch Lancer and a ward, featuring gunplay and a sheriff trap. It Takes a Thief returns with Robert Wagner pursuing vital papers. Music Hall offers a variety hour with Kate Smith and Stiller and Meara. a bold caper unfolds as a hero infiltrates a villa masquerading as a talent manager while chasing papers.
A glossy, light hearted program shows life among the rich with narrow escapes then a tough police drama. N.Y.P.D. follows with a tense slice of a cop’s life centering on an assault case investigated Tuesday night.
A devotional prayer urges focus beyond trivial matters and asks for guidance to witness so others may find joy in the Lord. The speaker requests strength to avoid distraction and to lead others to God through faith in Christ.
Auld Lang Syne recalls Sgt W W Wallace of 3345S Maple meeting Private Oscar Haughin of Ottawa in the south Pacific over 8 000 miles away. Fifty years ago the city paid an extra $30 daily for water and residents were urged to conserve water.
A dense TV schedule lists daytime and evening programming across networks with News Weather sports and films. Prominent entries include Beverly Hillbillies Gun For A Coward Dark Shadows and The World Series pregame and postgame coverage along with various game and talk show slots featuring stars like Joey Bishop Lucille Ball and Dick Powell.
Ottawa Herald lists pricing for teace area subscriptions by month and year with rates of 1.00, 3.00, 5.50 and 10.00 for local customers and 1.50, 4.25, 8.00 and 15.00 for non local readers. The paper credits Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher and notes daily publication except Sundays and holidays with AP news rights.
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