26 Oct 1966
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1966
Page
1
The piece argues early electric cars served as status symbols for the affluent, with adverts showing chauffeurs and luxe interiors. It traces electrics like Flanders and Grunnel as signs of wealth, noting how later gasoline cars democratized ownership and altered social class signals.
In Hong Kong pockets and purses common tin containers bear a Chinese character on the lid and hold Tiger Balm pills. The medicated balm is described as the most successful patent medicine developed in the Orient and valued as a pain killer.
An overseas Chinese magnate known for Tiger Balm built a sprawling Garden behind a Chinese mansion in Hong Kong. He rose from patent medicine profits, moved to Singapore, then Hong Kong, starting a newspaper and diversifying into industries. He died fourteen years ago, leaving three widows and many millions to be remembered by a grand Garden.
The article notes October 26 1966 as the day with 66 days left in the year and recalls key past dates. It mentions Lt James Doolittle’s 1925 world speed record for seaplanes at 232 mph, the 1774 Continental Congress adjournment, Brazil’s 1917 war declaration against Germany, Guadalcanal defense in 1942, a ten year ago Poland Soviet tensions easing, and five years ago Kennedy’s message to South Vietnam on continued aid.
Reporter recounts a casual interview with Dr Stegle Steglehofer about flying saucers, citing a $350000 Air Force study and sightings from Venus and Mars. The dialogue touches on global sightings, political reactions, and humorous interruptions near the White House rose garden.
Dr Molner says climate changes do not reverse lung damage from fibrosis or bronchiectasis and sun baths offer no health benefit. A mild dry climate may comfort someone with recurrent colds, but moving climates should be tested first. Treatments include antibiotics, postural drainage, and possible surgery for affected lung sections.
A detailed NBC CBS ABC listing outlines a full day of programs across channels with show titles, times, and frequent parenthetical notes. It captures classic 1960s to 1970s era lineup items including News, Weather, sports, game shows, dramas, comedies, westerns, and movies across Channel 4 5 9 13. Descriptions include many long titles such as I Spy Batman Beverly Hillbillies and The Fallen Sparrow alongside public affairs shows and religious segments.
New York AP reports higher domestic interest rates may improve the U.S. balance of payments by curbing capital flight and aiding government efforts to stem dollars leaving the country.
Ottawa Herald lists daily circulation details with trade area and outside area mail rates. Publisher Robert B. Wellington notes subscription pricing for one month three months six months and one year, with different rates inside and outside the trade area.
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