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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1968
Page
7
The Kansas 1968 census shows 2,265,170 residents with a gain of 26,420 but growth is concentrated in the ten most populous counties and cities, while small counties and farming areas decline. Kansas remains agricultural in image yet is increasingly urbanized as state law lags behind population shifts.
The writer dismisses the Hers and His trend of labeled possessions. He ridicules front door and car signs identifying ownership, questions the psychology behind it, and foresees an even more comical future with matching jewelry. He hopes not to be invited to such a party.
A reader asks if social drinking worsens a wife’s nervous breakdown and if she should stop drinking. The column explains that “nervous breakdown” has many meanings from emotional disturbance to depressive states or psychosis.
A Q&A style piece discusses how social drinkers may conceal heavy use, and how genuine dependance marks alcoholism. It notes that nervous breakdowns often stem from unresolved problems and alcohol as an escape, advising patients to discuss drinking with their physician or psychiatrist.
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan outlines European fears over Soviet moves in Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia Romania and West Germany. He reports on Kremlin leadership doubts and the risk of further intervention while noting Western unease and possible strategic aims ahead of a November Communist meeting.
TV critics note the success of Lucille Ball in Here's Lucy while ABC's The Outcasts offers a promising Western pairing of Don Murray and Otis Young. The premiere hints at future shifts as Mayberry R.F.D. begins and Mod Squad debuts with undercover youth investigators.
A devotional reflection quotes Zechariah and seeks spiritual purification through trials. It prays for refinement like silver and gold and for alignment with God. The piece centers on calling on the Lord and acknowledging Him as God.
Auld Lang Syne 25 YEARS AGO Franklin County has finally passed the half-way mark in the war bond campaign to raise $1,250,000 by Sept. 30, E. E. Shaw, drive chairman said today. 50 YEARS AGO Democratic Kansas Sen. Thompson said that it probably will take another year to bring the Germans to their knees and to "finally destroy Kaiserism and militarism throughout the world."
A dense rundown of daytime and evening programs across multiple channels noting news weather sports and a mix of soap operas game shows and movies. It lists titles such as News Weather Johnny Carson Captain Kangaroo Beverly Hillbillies The Beverly Hillbillies and many others with occasional film titles like Onionhead and Till We Meet Again along with various cooking and interview segments.
The Ottawa Herald lists its address at 104 S Cedar Ottawa Kansas with Robert B Wellington as editor and publisher and details subscription prices for trade area and outside trade area by mail. It notes daily publication except Sundays and holidays and references Associated Press news use.
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