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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1967
Page
1
The Ottawa Herald argues that increasing Medicare costs for the elderly from 3 to 4 dollars monthly after April 1 stems from a government misstep in program setup. It claims doctors now bill Medicare patients standard fees, boosting physicians incomes and prompting calls by AFL CIO leader George Meany to regulate fees.
The Broadmoor Colorado Springs once ran a strict resort routine with formal dining and fixed roles for long-time guests. Now it functions chiefly as a bustling convention center with relaxed dress, looser hours, and multiple groups in residence, blending old prestige with modern informality.
Dear Dr. Mother answers on shoulder stiffness from a frozen joint and on varicose veins in a pregnant young mother. Advice covers gradual exercise, possible manipulation under anesthesia, and avoiding leg pressure. Weighing pregnancy and weight, staying off feet with legs raised, and seeking doctor guidance are advised.
A garbled list from a TV guide shows a long nightly lineup with cartoons, dramas, news, weather, sports, and movies. Names like Flintstones Spencers Mountain Rod Serling Twilight Zone Captain Kangaroo and Perry Mason appear amid time slots and channel cues, suggesting a full broadcast day with multiple networks and program blocks.
An AP analysis notes Congress and the White House eye cutting the 17.69 billion dollar research and development budget. Defense leads with 7.67 billion, NASA 5.3, AEC 1.64, HEW 1.18, Transportation 0.32. Critics argue some programs are excessive while NIH spends 874 million on disease research.
At Con Thien Vietnam a Marine with three Purple Hearts weighs leaving his unit after injury. Lt. Mike George questions the decision as corpsman and comrades describe the mud, fear, and daily grind of battlefield life. The corpsman consoles him, saying he will go home with three Hearts.
AP Television writer Cynthia Lowry notes ABCs updated version of Person to Person with Patricia Neal and Roald Dahl in England. The half hour covers her illness and return to health and career, but the show is among the lowest rated on Nielsen, facing tough competition from CBSs Splendor in the Grass and Dean Martins variety hour. The piece discusses front loading by networks and the uncertain fate of made for TV movies through 1970 with upcoming NBC World Premiere titles and Jackie Gleason and Duke Ellington specials.
The Ottawa Kansas publication lists daily updates with subscription options for trade area by mail: 1 month one dollar, three months three dollars, six months five dollars, one year eight dollars. Outside trade area rates are higher with 1 month 1.50, three months 4.25, six months 8.00 and one year 15.00. The paper credits Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher and notes AP membership for local news use.
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