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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1968
Page
1
Editorial notes a proposal for churches to contribute to government funds at least for police and fire protection. It argues taxation of church property strains separation of church and state and warns hostile governments could target unpopular churches. It notes broad community church membership historically balanced the tax ban’s benefits.
The article argues that tax exemptions for churches distort church state separation as tax burdens rise. It suggests removing or restricting exemptions for all non profit groups, including churches, and urges religious leaders to drive reform.
A Star-Spangled Banner sung in folk or soul style before game five drew sharp criticism. A blind Puerto Rican singer accompanied by guitar faced blame for disrespect, with calls to restore traditional performance and fears of future altered versions becoming popular by year end.
A letter describes a husband with chronic back pain who has relied on large aspirin doses for nearly a year. He has taken about 100 tablets in a week and 250 in two weeks, now showing stomach and facial splotches. The writer seeks medical advice.
In Your Good Health guidance warns that excessive aspirin can trigger allergic reactions stomach irritation and blood disorders with risks rising around 100 tablets weekly. It advises consulting a doctor if symptoms such as skin blotches or vision changes occur and suggests trying alternative pain medications. A letter asks about goldfish swallowing dangers and another questions carrot juice cancer links. responses dismiss unfounded cancer claims and reiterate cautious use of juices.
New York AP reports Eldon Industries forecasts Billy Blastoff, a battery powered astronaut with accessories, will be among the top toys of the year. The firm used advanced testing on children aged 4 to 9, including biometric measures and audience feedback, to gauge appeal and potential prestige.
Despite Russian repression and top directors leaving, Czech film makers continue to shine. Jan Radar Milos Forman Ivan Passer Jan Nemec Jiří Menzel Evald Schorm Karel Zeman remain active abroad while vowing return. They express pride in Czech roots though grateful for freedom to work internationally.
In October 1654 the first native tongue Christian sermon was preached to American Indians by Joan Eliot, the apostle to the Indians. The text notes Saint Paul praised understandable speech and “great plainness of speech” by comparing it to a man who spoke under a veil. The Daniel reference asks why the one in Daniel’s story could not harm him.
The white maned former British prime minister David Lloyd George married Frances Stevenson, his secretary since 1913, at age 80. The note recalls 25 years since the event and mentions historical references to health reports and local notes including smallpox cases in Richmond.
A devotional prayer urges believers to hear God's voice without stubbornness. It seeks divine sustenance to surrender more fully to Thee in all experiences, asking for greater love that fills souls with warmth light and obedience for Jesus sake.
Daily TV listings cover News Weather Sports and prime time shows across many channels with numerous programs and film titles. Notable items include Tonight news Tonight show lines, Movie titles The Rains Of Ranchipur and Beat The Devil, shows featuring Mike Douglas Dick Powell and Joey Bishop, and several soap operas and game shows.
Ottawa Herald published daily except Sunday and holidays at 104 S. Cedar. Editor and Publisher Robert B. Wellington lists subscription rates for trade area and outside. Rates: one month 1.00, three months 3.00, six months 5.50, one year 10.00 for trade area. outside trade area one month 1.50, three months 4.25, six months 8.00, one year 15.00. The AP holds exclusive publication rights for focal news and dispatches.
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