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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1969
Page
1
Editorial discusses a dispute in Ottawa's police force where two officers were effectively ousted by the chief. The young officers backed by schooling and limited experience sought reforms, collided with veteran officer Eugene Flaherty, and after involving a city commissioner, the issue was dropped amid rumors.
The piece argues Ottawa crime is low and street safety high while admitting department flaws. It notes resignations and firings after force conflict, but emphasizes Chief Flaherty’s autonomy and the value of his record as justification for current leadership and potential reforms.
Governors travel between Williamsburg Virginia Colorado Springs Wichita and other venues for a nationwide series of conferences. They discuss space segregation compacts highway programs and even football teams as they seek to learn from peers and apply insights at home. The piece questions whether they spend enough time in their own capitals to execute what they learn.
A reader asks about hematuria and its meaning. The doctor notes that hematuria signals a possible illness, not a sickness, and that blood in urine can be microscopic or give urine a brownish cloudy appearance. A thorough search for the cause is advised, as it may be benign or serious.
Common infections like TB related urinary bleeding vary by location such as bladder kidney or prostate. Other sources include heart infection endocarditis blood disorders and kidney stones. The piece also includes a medical Q A about toilet training and a sexual health inquiry, ending with a prayer.
A dense late night to early morning TV grid lists films sports news and multiple game shows across channels. Highlights include Made In Paris Walk On The Wild Side Sherlock Holmes And The Scarlet Claw and Tea And Sympathy movies with varied talk shows and sports pre games.
AP’s Hal Boyle exposes examples of double talk and the hidden meanings behind social phrases. The piece lists quips about health, money, tasks, gifts, wallpaper, and promises, illustrating how speakers mask true intent while speaking grandly.
A national space policy debate unfolds as Nixon weighs a manned Mars mission versus other NASA goals. Paine notes a balanced, multi-front program including science and exploration, with a mid 1980s to post 1990 Mars timeline under consideration. Proposals include a large earth orbiting space station, a reusable shuttle, and a nuclear rocket, aiming to reduce launch costs and enable future Mars missions.
Herbert B. Krone, a retired Lancaster newsman and woolly bear expert, forecasts a harsh winter based on the caterpillar’s color bands. He says black segments signal a severe winter while brown segments suggest milder conditions.
Nevada Gaming Commission reports 1969 fiscal year casino gross of 457 million in Las Vegas Reno and Lake Tahoe. State take from taxes and licenses reached 333 million, up 49 million from prior year.
The Ottawa publication lists daily issues except Sundays and holidays with subscription rates for trade area readers at one month 1.25, three months 3.78, six months 6.50, or one year 12.00, and outside trade area by mail at one month 1.80, three months 4.28, six months 8.00, or one year 15.00. It notes Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher and states the Associated Press holds exclusive publication rights for focal news and AP dispatches.
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