ABM system hype and Cuba incident stir defense questions
The Ottawa Herald reports on the push for an expensive ABM defense system after plea from military leaders to President Nixon and Congress. It notes a Cuban pilot landed a Russian MIG in Florida near Nixon, with radar detection brief and no interceptors sent, raising criticism of Pentagon leadership.
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Uncertain Post Office Plan Shelved By House Panel
The House committee shelved the Nixon administration plan to reorganize the post office into an independent government corporation. Unions opposed the TVA like structure, arguing it would preserve wage and working condition pressure while risking political influence and inferior mail service for the public. A second column quotes memories of New York.
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Those Were The Days remembered Hal Boyle era quirks
A nostalgic look at mid century ordinary life with humorous vignettes about secret drinks smart alecks long division teachable moments and quaint social norms. It recalls simple habits chores habits like washing pipes with soap wife’s corset lacing and door locking being seen as unfriendly.
Bland Diet Explained For Mrs. R. W. Question
A doctor explains that bland meals need not be repetitive and that variety is allowed. A bland diét is soothing, not harsh, and focuses on what not to eat rather than strict two-meal repetition.
Bland Diet Guidance From Dr Thosteson For Digestive Health
Practical reader questions cover bland diet limits and allowances. Foods to avoid include hot irritants and high residue items such as onions seeds and bran. Acceptable items include most meats dairy baked goods refined fruits and pureed vegetables. Seek doctor or dietitian guidance for irritable bowel diverticulosis ulcers and related conditions.
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Tax Loss Selling Drives Early Year-End Stock Moves
Investors rush to realize losses to cut 1969 taxes with up to 1000 dollars deductible from ordinary income. Through September NYSE listed securities shed 64.8 billion in market value, prompting tax loss selling and potential portfolio upgrades or missteps as lawmakers debate changes.
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New York Stock Exchange
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TV notes on The Virginian and The Flying Nun
NBCs The Virginian delivers a political morality tale as a western action piece and a televised governance pep talk. The Flying Nun with Sally Field offers light hearted misadventure about a convent secretary and a found baby, ending with mild resolution. CBS confirms Mary Tyler Moore will return next season in a dedicated situation comedy.
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Cardinal Spellman Coin Collection Sold at Auction
The late Cardinal Francis Spellman’s rare coin collection, valued at about 500000 dollars, has been sold to Harmer Rooke Numismatists Ltd. The 7500 coin set will be displayed at Fifth Avenue in New York for a year and then toured to other cities before final disposition.
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Rooke Numismatists Ltd
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Televised Schedule Dense with Classic Channel Lineup
Ottawa Kansas daily TV log lists a packed lineup from 5 PM to 1 AM with News Weather sports films and multiple daytime soaps and game shows. Notable items include Flintstones Dragnet Golden era titles and the Evening Merv Griffin Tonight lineup.
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Daniel Boone
NET Playhouse
Jim Nabors
Tom Jones
Dean Martin
Merv Griffin
Gomer Pyle
Mike Douglas
Perry Mason
Bracken’s World
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