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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1967
Page
2
George Wallace, though no longer Alabama governor, maintains political influence in his wife's name. He has not decided on a 1968 third party run, yet his ability to attract large crowds, such as a 2000 strong Wichita gathering in chilly weather, shows his continuing base and potential impact on the presidential race.
The piece notes the extreme conservatism and anti intellectual stance of Wrench Thrower, whose small but loyal following could not carry more than half a dozen states including Kansas. It also assesses George Wallace as a potential spoiler who could disrupt a close Johnson versus Republican race, possibly forcing a House decision on the next president.
The author argues the current unanimous verdict requirement allows hung juries to undermine justice. Citing England where juries convict 11 to 1 or 10 to 2, the piece urges adopting a similar standard to reduce deliberate holdouts and improve trial outcomes. It notes some Brits have questioned the traditional system as well.
A column excerpt explains paroxysmal tachycardia as spells of rapid heartbeat caused by overexcitement caffeine smoking or thyroid issues and sometimes medications. It advises medical evaluation for persistent cases and notes tranquilizers may help with tension. Additional Qs touch radioactive iodine for hyperthyroidism blood type transfusion effects tanning drugs and viability of a nine weeks premature baby.
Twenty five years ago A. J. Jefferis assistant city engineer traveled to Topeka for a two day school on bomb reconnaissance sponsored by the Kansas defense council. Fifty years ago plans moved forward to organize the Barnett Oil and Gas Company to operate on the old J A Barnett Homestead a 120 acre tract in Franklin Township.
A devotional prayer asks for daily courage to follow Christ and for the Holy Spirit to enable love and service to God and fellow humans. The request concludes in the name of Jesus, Amen.
AP Special Correspondent John M. Hightower reports Washington officials expect Johnson to halt bombing North Vietnam in coming months to test peace talks but fear any breakthrough may fade. U.S. leaders see possible military victory as pressure to negotiate, while Ho Chi Minh’s stance remains uncertain and talks terms unclear.
CHICAGO AP Railroads cut railway post office cars and 43 passenger trains as the Post Office plans to drop these cars from 162 routes. Loss of mail revenue and rider demand push lines toward ending century old service, with 800 sorting cars left and shifting mail by air, rail, or highway under Zip plans.
Television executives scramble to replace aging series amid early season nerves. CBS and ABC weigh midseason reassignments and title tweaks while NBC fans rumors of new sci fi and action series. Nielsen data show TV movies still dominate top slots as new programs struggle. Japan’s 1966 aircraft output reached 113 planes including 50 helicopters valued at $147 million.
A dense TV guide lists NBC CBS ABC and more for channels 4 5 9 13 with a full day of shows. It covers I Love Lucy Guns of Will Sonnett Hogan’s Heroes That Girl Merv Griffin and Johnny Carson among others in a sprawling, period mid century lineup.
The Ottawa Kansas paper at 104 S Cedar lists editor Robert B Wellington and provides subscription prices for trade area and outside trade area. Rates include monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly plans by mail, with different totals for within and beyond the trade region. It notes Associated Press affiliation and exclusive rights to publish local news and AP dispatches.
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