10 Oct 1969
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1969
Page
1
An independent building service warns that construction costs rose 7.5 percent in the past year the sharpest rise in 24 years. It links higher wages for tradesmen to the jump while noting broader price pressures including pork, socks, gasoline and doctor fees. The piece cautions against blaming unions and mentions a Nixon administration request for 214 million to fight water pollution.
Conservation groups push for nearly a billion while the House approves 600 million in a spending push seen as exceeding request. The measure heads to a House Senate conference as analysts warn that future budgets will exceed 214 million. Critics blame Congress for long running mismanagement and rising interest payments since 1961 totaling 125 billion, arguing fiscal stupidity and unchecked spending.
Washington AP reports the Haynsworth Supreme Court nomination moved from committee to the Senate cloakroom as about two dozen wavering senators could decide the outcome. Counts show 46 against, 33 for, 21 undecided with two weeks likely before floor action.
A Senate committee questioned retired Maj. Gen. Carl C. Turner about guns obtained under false pretenses and used personally. Sgt. Maj. William O. Wooldridge, linked to a racket in NCO clubs worldwide, was also questioned. The Army revoked both of their Distinguished Service Medals, signaling decisive action.
A reader asks about lichen planus after a diagnosis. The doctor describes it as a mild skin inflammation that causes dryness shine and itching. Almost any body part except the face can be affected.
The health note discusses variants of lichen planus with papules that may resemble psoriasis. It notes acute and chronic forms, possible postattack staining, and states the cause cannot be explained. The brief ends mid thought about this disease.
A reader exchange covers urine versus blood sugar testing reliability across individuals and notes no self test. It also answers risks of spontaneous pneumothorax in future pregnancy, and discusses chewing tobacco and snuff versus cigarette smoke. The note ends with a prayer and blessing.
A dense listing of day long broadcast times across channels featuring Flintstones, Hogan’s Heroes, Batman, Star Trek style lineups, classic Westerns, game shows, news and weather blocks, and faith programs. Highlights include Evening sports blocks, Daytime soap and adventure serials, late night movies like Sunset Boulevard and Two Women.
A detailed television timetable lists programs across the day with times and host names such as Captain Kangaroo Lucille Ball and Carol Burnett. It also notes soap operas News programs game shows and late night films, reflecting a midcentury broadcast rhythm with multiple channels.
New York AP reports The Ghost and Mrs Muir debuts on ABC Thursday in an early slot aimed at children. The fantasy follows a 200 year old sea captain ghost who can materialize cast spells and influence weather as a widow and her two kids rent a cottage. Hope Lange shines as the widow and Edward Mulhare stars as the tempestuous ghost.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription pricing for trade area and outside trade area with monthly, quarterly, half-year, and yearly options. It notes daily publication, editor Robert B. Wellington, and AP news usage rights.
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