28 Oct 1969
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1969
Page
1
Page Two of the Ottawa Herald from Wednesday October 28 1969 features brief items and notices. The readable content includes local briefs and community notes from Ottawa Kansas with potential small-event mentions and public notices.
House Speaker John W. McCormack said he would seek re election after suspending an aide accused of peddling influence from the speaker's office. He defended himself saying the incident could happen to anyone and his conscience is clear.
Age figures dominate the informal debate as age seventy seven plans another run in Congress while Senator Stephen M Young of Ohio, age eighty, says he will not seek re election. Observers note retirement norms set at sixty five across government and society, prompting questions about why lawmakers are treated as exceptional.
The Kansas Legislative Council reviewed six state colleges and universities with a $161 million operating budget, $91 million from state taxes. Tuition funding may rise by about 6 percent next year as costs shift, with in state rates ranging around $341 at KU, $342 at K State, and $324 at Wichita. Emporia, Hays and Pittsburg list roughly $100 less, while out of state tuition is more than double. The gap between large and small schools runs near $100 annually, prompting questions about the future.
A reader asks whether leg charleyhorses cause strokes and cites a doctor saying a leg stroke. The physician corrects the misunderstanding, explaining the difference between leg cramps and a stroke and offering reassurance.
A discussion on how strokes disrupt brain circulation and vary in severity, followed by medical questions to Dr Thosteson about diet, skin care for dry legs, and menstrual bleeding at age 75 with guidance on examinations, skin treatments, and potential causes.
A detailed hourly programming log lists numerous shows across day and night, noting episodes or specials from Flintstones to Perry Mason. It includes News Weather Sports and multiple network specials with a broad cast of actors and programs.
A collection of remarks about teenagers and aging parents with sharp lines about growing up, discipline, budgeting, fashion, and independence. The excerpts juxtapose parental expectations with teen attitudes, highlighting generational tension and the push for autonomy.
Utilities say they cannot guarantee gas for big industrial conversions as cleaner fuels surge in demand. Consolated Natural Gas will honor existing contracts but avoid new large industrial loads. Eastman Kodak and other majors have faced resisted conversion requests due to limited gas reserves and regional supply tightness.
AP review notes Peter Vanin as a wan spy in Destiny of a Spy a two hour NBC film. Lorne Greene stands out with British accents aided by London exteriors and a strong British cast. The plot threads lead to a blonde double agent a murder and a Derailed train scene ending with the hero’s death. Bob Hope tops Nielsen ratings and NBC leads week of Oct 13 19.
Economists expect growth and increased government involvement through the 1970s. Early projections show optimism for a larger economy, with added focus on transportation urban renewal education pollution control and social stability. The tone notes widespread belief in growth despite city and social tensions.
The notice lists the Ottawa Kansas newspaper 104 S Cedar with daily publication except Sundays and holidays. It names Robert B Wellington as editor and publisher and provides subscription rates by mail for trade area and outside trade area, plus a note that the Associated Press holds exclusive publication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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