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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1968
Page
1
The Apollo Y mission completes an 11 day orbit with three astronauts facing minor issues and notable scientific progress. Despite hardware and know-how for space tasks, public interest remains low, media coverage is cursory, Jackie Kennedy’s presence barely shifts attention, and Congress trims space funding from about six to four billion dollars.
Nixon and Humphrey face uncertain prospects as Republican and Democratic strategists view George Wallace as a potential spoiler. Wallace could place second in several non-southern states while attracting labor support in Texas and Michigan. Polls place Nixon ahead in many states, with Humphrey gaining in some and Wallace showing strength in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
Senator Thomas J. McIntyre urges Congress to consider a substitute for The Star Spangled Banner calling for a nationwide competition to compose a new national anthem. He argues the SSB is hard to sing and out of step with modern America.
A reader writes a plea about ongoing gas buildup and relentless belching from morning to night. He asks for medical guidance to relieve the irritation and disturbance caused to coworkers.
A reader question about persistent belching is examined as possibly due to air swallowing from fast eating and nervous habits. A doctor should rule out organic causes such as gall bladder or stomach disorders with X rays and dietary history, then consider air swallowing if no physical cause is found. The piece also includes four brief Bible-themed questions for reflection.
AP review notes CBS Sunday night documentary on Pat Paulsen for President and Smothers Brothers writers uses clips and publicity stunts to mock a political bid. Henry Fonda narrates with a witty tour through past monologues and a celebrity party in Hollywood. Network TV preempts regular shows for Halloween into holiday specials, with nearly 20 expected by season’s end.
The listing catalogs a dense broadcast slate with numerous programs across channels and times. It includes news Weather soap operas game shows dramas and films featuring many named shows hosts guests and titles for a full day of viewing.
A retro item notes that most skunks cannot climb trees while the spotted skunk can. A Nebraska wartime dress rule is cited, stating that neither divine law nor civil law bars women in war work from wearing slacks, per an attorney general’s ruling.
A devotional excerpt urges obedience to God’s will. It echoes Luke 22 42 and prays for deliverance from self will while seeking guidance to follow divine direction. The prayer requests wisdom, fulfillment through God’s plan, and concludes with Amen.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for trade and outside areas with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options. The notice attributes editorial leadership to Robert B. Wellington and notes AP news exclusivity for local content.
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