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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1968
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald editorial criticizes Congress for studying rising automobile insurance costs after a signed bill of 1.6 million dollars. It notes 44 percent rate increases over ten years and cites higher repair, hospital, doctor, and death costs. The piece urges stricter traffic enforcement and better driving to lower premiums.
The article argues the season was lackluster with no real races as the St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers led their leagues well before the end. It notes paralyzed workdays and casual interest in the Series, though many will still watch. It concludes with Cardials predicted to win.
A reader asks about diverticulitis noting a swollen abdomen and severe discomfort. She mentions a doctor advised no return and a diet of no raw foods. The letter seeks explanations of diverticulitis, its seriousness, and whether medication is needed.
Health note explains diverticulosis common bulges in the intestine that usually cause no symptoms. Irritation from seeds or fibrous foods can trigger diverticulitis. simple diet control often suffices and surgery is rare. Letter also discusses telangiectases or spider veins, birth control pills, and standard medical cautions with a biblical quiz at the end.
HAL Boyle muses on imperfect memory for names and the social pain of being pressed to identify strangers. He recalls Postmaster General Farley’s flawless recall and notes how social pests taunt others with sudden name quizzes, offering tips to dodge the embarrassment.
A Prentice Hall study shows firms woo slow payers with novelty letters and trinkets to secure payments. Delinquent customers receive flowers pressed in letters, rubber bands, and clips with cheeky reminders that credit terms must be honored.
In Philadelphia tenants with unfit housing use rent escrow to force repairs, with funds either paid to landlords after upgrades or used to contractors. The plan, backed by city officials, faces issues like retaliation evictions and limited tenant immunity post escrow period. Community Legal Services seeks amendments to curb retaliatory actions.
A dense list of television program slots across hours, genres, and networks featuring News Weather sports game shows dramas comedies and movies. Readable items include titles like The Flying Nun Daniel Boone Hawaii Five-O Star Trek and The Big Beat along with movie titles such as The True Story Of Lynn Stuart and Night Of The Iguana.
A devotional prayer cites II Corinthians 5 18 and asks God to guide the believer in life and speech to invite others to follow Jesus Christ. The prayer emphasizes reconciliation through Christ and living as a witness in daily conduct.
Auld Lang Syne recalls 25 years ago when the Yankees faced the Cardinals in the opening game of the World Series with Max Lanier and Spud Chandler as starters. Fifty years ago the failed federal women's suffrage amendment returns for new consideration in the Senate.
The Ottawa Herald lists mailing rates for trade area and outside areas, with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly options. It also notes exclusive publication rights by The Associated Press for local news and AP dispatches.
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