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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1960
Page
2
An editorial argues Kansas county supervisors who spray weed chemicals for farmers must collect 21 percent sales tax on chemicals. It satirically describes the process from call to tax return, mocking tax complexity and weighing future taxes, then closes with a biblical prayer.
A collection of pithy quips and trivial items covers political pomp, odd letters from locals, a rebel Russian pilot’s garbled message, and a repentant theft note. Included are tax and subscription details for the Ottawa Kansas paper and a note on AP reuse rights. The tone is local column chatter with varied small anecdotes.
A dense list of TV slots covers baseball, theater, movies, and variety shows across many stations. Notable items include baseball games featuring Cubs versus Phillies, Western Theater Championship Bowling, and numerous film features such as The Ranger and the Te a0 and Three Men on a Moor e. The lineup includes Hogan’s Heroes style humor, Perry Mason, Wagon Train, and Twilight Zone, with news, weather, and early morning segments interspersed.
In this health column Dr Molner explains hiccup causes from simple to serious and offers first aid methods such as holding breath and water. He warns that prolonged attacks may signal stomach, liver, kidney, heart or nervous system issues and notes extreme cases may require surgery or psychotherapy.
Washington reports a heated debate over extending the federal wage hour law. Senators Holland and other Southern Democrats push for exemptions to protect retail and service establishments. Supporters argue coverage would bring five million workers under the act, while opposition warns of overreach.
Actress Jean Simmons wins a divorce from Stewart Granger in Nogales Arizona court on grounds of mental cruelty. Judge Gordon Farley granted the decree with custody of their daughter Tracy three, and child support arranged though no alimony.
Pierre Salinger announced Kennedy campaign coordinators in Kansas. Rep Newell A. George and Tom Corcoran of Topeka were named joint coordinators. George, elected in 1956, led Kansas Young Democrats. Corcoran was former treasurer of the Kansas State Democratic Committee.
Washington report notes Labor Day adjournment target may slip as Senate backs backlog work from July and House delays. Officials say big items like school construction and farm legislation could push timing past mid-September, with some leaders privately preferring October.
Scrambled broadcast timetable shows multiple programs across KOFO and KOVO with news weather serenades farm shows and talk blocks. Entries include Morning Devotions Around Town Noon Tunes Farm Markets Karavan and Sundown Serenade among others.
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