13 Oct 1969
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1969
Page
1
The piece discusses a planned national protest day with work and study moratoriums to seek peace in Vietnam. It notes some college dismissals, widespread demonstrations, and mixed political support for peaceful, lawful protest, urging reflection on leadership and a quicker path to an exit.
The piece observes autumn’s arrival with crisp mornings and cooling days, noting leaf fall, yard work, and seasonal fragrance. It contrasts nature’s clear shift with pollution concerns and celebrates human progress like moon landings and ocean exploration while suggesting fall’s mystique endures beyond science.
A father writes to Dr Thosigson asking about methadone treatment for his son after a hepatitis hospitalization. The letter notes suspected heroin use and explains why hepatitis is common among addicts and its potential link to fatal outcomes.
An article extols methadone for controlling withdrawal and reducing crime among heroin users. It cites early success in JAMA and notes many patients stay off heroin for years. The piece mentions monitoring through regular reports and urine tests and argues treatment saves costs.
A wide AP survey shows thousands of service families rely on public aid as military pay fails to cover rising living costs. Short on-base housing and a surge in married personnel push bills, with estimates of up to 50,000 eligible for welfare under Nixon plans. Local agencies supplement pay with rent, groceries, and cash aid.
A cluttered TV guide lists channels and programs across the day from News to Gun Smoke, cartoony lineups and classic shows like The Flintstones, Laugh-In, Captain Kangaroo, Perry Mason, and 60 Minutes. It threads in sports and film entries such as World Series and Pay or Die with guest slots and time blocks.
NBC research estimated that over a quarter of the nation watched part of Sundays World Series game between the Mets and Orioles, with 58.6 million viewing the televised action and 51.5 million watching Saturday. The FBI on ABC returns for a new season, while NBC plans late night special programming including a Viet Nam moratorium report and multiple specials with Bob Hope and Mitzi Gaynor.
Washington reports the Australian Wheat Board backs semihard wheat in southwestern New South Wales. The move targets higher protein exports as markets demand better wheats, with producers marketing wheat at 12 percent protein and above, up from typical 9 to 10 percent.
The Ottawa Herald lists pricing for trade area and outside trade area by mail with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly options. It also notes daily publication except Sundays and holidays and credits Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher.
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