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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1960
Page
2
An Ottawa Herald editorial observes Kansas taxpayers feel the bite of state income tax more than federal, noting withholding on federal returns often exceeds owed amounts while state tax bills are paid from pocket. It suggests applying federal withholding methods to the state tax would lessen pain and raise efficiency.
The Kansas state highway patrol set up a radar speed check on Interstate 35 near Wellsville and on K33. Forty four drivers were cited for going 10 to 27 mph over the limit. The piece warns that those who complain about being caught are the ones with heavy feet.
The piece surveys crowded Hong Kong streets with Chinese pedestrians, Sikhs, English and American visitors, sedan chairs and rickshaws, and varied dress signals a vibrant city. It notes disparate groups, from beggars to sailors, onlookers, and a final prayer invoking Christian compassion and service.
Dear Dr. Mother notes on hearing loss treatment over 25 years with better aids and advances in stapes mobilization and fenestration. Expert advice urges individual assessment, timely action, and recognition that outcomes vary among patients. Also includes a Q&A on birth position myths and local notes on Otto city residents and events.
AP writer notes the 32nd Academy Awards ran over time with dry stretches and weak jokes though Ben Hur dominated the night. Bob Hope guided the ceremony with steady control and a Jean Hersholt tribute drew warm applause. Recommendations follow for NBC and CBS programs with Hitchcock and guests listed.
Readable fragments show a dense TV grid listing programs, hosts, and times. Notable names include Gordon Jump, Don Harrison, Merle Harmon, Bruce Rice, Bill Yearout, and Don Walsh. Multiple channels present movies, news, crafts, and children shows alongside hour-by-hour segments.
An evening of channels features a mix of drama and comedy with Saw You Tomorrow on Channel 4 and Life of Riley on Channels 4 and 5. News themes run into Hal Towne’s analysis of the space czar issue as Glennan testifies about civilian space leadership and proposed streamlining amid space law debates.
AP reports Army Engineers estimate flood damage in the Missouri River basin will total about five million dollars plus another half million along the Grand River in northwest Missouri. Senator Hennings plans to press for funds for agricultural levees and a 12 project package, noting the Eisenhower budget omits such flood work.
The Peoria community club enjoyed a science show presented by the local school along with slide presentations. Ira Dean hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Jim Hannah and Kayleene of Topeka. Dinner at Mrs Clara Rodgers featured Mr and Mrs Mike Lovell of Halden Missouri.
Philadelphia reports John B. Stetson and Frank H. Lee Co. raise suggested retail on $15 men’s hats to $16.95 for next fall. Hat Corp. of America had taken a similar step earlier.
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