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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1968
Page
1
Kansas State University president James A. McCain urged new students to avoid campus unrest, noting most students are orderly and responsible. He contrasted a few disruptive acts with large numbers who study and comply, warning against overemphasizing sensational headlines.
Gilbert Wieland of Hagerstown Maryland, a restaurant manager, resumes risky sky diving despite a broken leg. After a 7200 foot jump he landed safely but broke his back on a later dive. He lies in traction as critics urge safety steps and government restraint. The piece condemns thrill-seeking and calls for helmet laws, speed governors, and medical checks for divers.
A letter to a doctor from a daughter describes an 81 year old father found to have an egg sized aneurysm of the aorta after extensive examination. Doctors say an operation would be possible and warranted though the risk is implied.
An aortic aneurysm can be removed but decisions hinge on location size age and condition. If the bulge is egg sized, risk of rupture grows. surgery may prolong comfortable years. Do not disregard medical advice. discuss risks and quality of life with the doctor.
A dense, era flavored grid lists TV airings across many hours from noon to late night. Programs include news weather sports daytime serials and primetime staples with titles like The Lone Ranger Wagon Train Bewitched I Love Lucy and Today. The log notes many show times and catchphrases typical of a packed broadcast day.
New York reports from two leading economic consultants foresee solid expansion in 1989 based on corporate spending plans. They predict up to a 7 percent rise in spending, a stabilizing, balanced economy, and a mid to late 1989 resurgence with some forecasts of a sharp upturn. Investors may see stock gains ahead as capital spending rises.
A 25 year old note recalls the Franklin County farm exhibit arranged by George R. Wheeler winning third place at the Topeka State Fair this week. A 50 year old item discusses Fort Scott water troubles and faint hopes for nationwide prohibition.
Four questions test knowledge of Joshua Luke Deuteronomy Acts and Corinthians. The prompt lists five items with exact verse references and a closing scoring remark four excellent three good.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for trade ore readers and outside trade area. Rates include one month 1.00, three months 3.00, six months 5.50, one year 10.00 within trade area. outside trade area one month 1.50, three months 4.25, six months 8.00, one year 18.00. The AP retains exclusive publication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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