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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1962
Page
2
Editorial page of the Ottawa Herald dated Tuesday April 24 1962 presents opinion pieces on local and national issues. The page analyzes public policy debates, civic concerns, and editorial stances reflecting the era’s political climate.
An Arkansas rice farmer’s land was sold at public auction after he refused federal acreage crop allotments. The lengthy suit claims the controls over farming acreage are unconstitutional, highlighting disputes over overproduction, farm costs, and improved farming methods under the quota system. Kansas foresees another record wheat yield, underscoring ongoing debate over farm policy.
From Our Readers expresses gratitude for the Ottawa Herald Lent features that deepened spiritual awareness in the community. Harold E. Staadt of Richter Methodist Church thanks the newspaper staff for their cooperation in stressing the Easter season's religious significance.
Dr. Mother answers reader questions on spider veins treatment options including injections, the unpredictable nature of spider vein disappearance, and the cost and visits required. The article also discusses epileptic seizures and anti convulsant drugs, dental infection precautions, and a health leaflet on arthritis with mailing details for a copy.
The piece surveys reactions to the Supreme Court ruling on equal representation, noting distrust of direct presidential and Senate elections. It quips about the eagle symbol, reports on Eisenhower Library dedication in Abilene next week, and critiques a space capsule mockup and fund-raising symbolism. It also mentions U.N. bonds and a Toast to Girl Scout age reclassification from Brownie to Senior.
A welding shop opens in the Ottawa Foundry area near 1st and Walnut. A 55 year old Indiana limestone bulldog statue from Main Street is stolen from Vincent Monument Works, once returned with a purple harness. Recitals at 1st Presbyterian Church in Iola. Cement sidewalk work by John Nelson at 2nd and Locust. A silver loving cup honors Ottawa fire department after January fire. City plans spring improvements including sidewalks firewell tower outdoor toilets.
Prayer text cites the resurrection as hope through Jesus Christ. It asks God to fill hearts with the Spirit’s power and to enable daily fellowship with the living Christ who sheds light on the world and what is to come. Amen.
A dense listing of day part programming across multiple stations NBC CBS and ABC includes cartoons Westerns dramas news weather weather reports sports and game shows. Notable items feature Casper the Ghost Yogi Bear Bugs Bunny and other classics along with Hourly news with varied anchors and reporters. The grid also notes live sports scores and film titles such as Homeward Bound and The Three Musketeers plus educational and religious slots like Farm Facts and United Daily Word.
Van Johnson premiered in The Music Man at the Los Angeles Coconut Grove where a large Hollywood crowd welcomed him. He has just completed a year in London and will perform five weeks at the Ambassador Hotel venue. The Music Man marks the Coconut Grove’s first current hit musical in its 41 year history.
Deeds filed show transfers in Rantoul and surrounding blocks including Cecil J. Gilmore to Ralph Killough Earls NWs Sec 30 17 18 and George H. Peck to Ray O Reed in Wi SW Sec 16 17 18 plus multiple parcels in Blk 84 Fitts Place Hamblins Add Seymours Add BST Add and other lots and blocks.
Helen M Bennett who organized the Women's World Fair in Chicago in the late 1920s and led the Social Science Building at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair died Sunday in Providence Rhode Island. She was born in Washington Iowa and was sister of Rt Rev Granville Gaylord Bennett retired bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Rhode Island.
Two hour long specials at 9 p.m. compete with the Gary Moore show. Channel 4 presents Child In the House about unadoptable children. Channel 9 airs Britain Ally on the Verge as Britain seeks new alignments within the Commonwealth. A 1936 film Give Me Your Heart with Kay Francis and George Brent airs at 10 15 on another channel.
Robert B. Wellington, editor and publisher, lists subscription prices for trade and outside trade by mail. Rates include one month 85, three months 3, six months 3.75, one year 7 for trade. outside trade one month 1.50, three months 4.25, six months 8, one year 15.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press with local news and AP dispatch rights.
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