20 Aug 1966
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1966
Page
1
A humorous Saturday piece recounts being hit on the head by a Batman comic book tossed by a small boy. The narrator resists returning the book, faces a mother and dog, and ends up victorious in a chaotic, comic-scene scuffle while joking about trading Superman for Batman.
John P Harris, longtime Ottawa Herald director and Hutchinson native, turns 65 and reflects on a 50 year newspaper career. He plans to retire from active management but will continue writing his daily column. He recalls starting as an assistant carrier boy and progressing through the industry.
A county seat publisher recounts a journalism career starting as a carrier and cub reporter. After WW2 service, he ran the Chanute Tribune at 26, faced shrinking circulation and factionalism, then merged, and later bought Hutchinson News as the chain grew.
A longtime editor reflects on 42 years in print and broadcast media, noting milestones, risks, and the shift to advisory roles as he steps back in a phased retirement. He highlights rivalry during the Ku Klux Klan era, changes in ownership, and the aim to spark community conversation through varied in‑issue content. The diary touches on staff, succession, and the broad schedule of a local station and paper across decades.
On this date in 1930 a first comprehensive TV reception demo occurred in New York City. Other milestones include 1741 Alaska discovery, 1898 U S fleet entering New York harbor, 1914 German occupation of Brussels, 1934 U S joining the ILO, 1940 Britain proposing base leases to the United States, and Eisenhower stance on travel behind the bamboo curtain ten years ago.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for trade area and outside area by mail with monthly and yearly rates. Editor Robert B. Wellington notes Association with the Associated Press and exclusive publication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
Hollywood AP writer recounts Dean Martin's laid back method for staging a variety hour and a busy slate including Murderer’s Row Matt Helm film, a Western with George Peppard, and a Stella Stevens comedy. Martin notes earnings and family success while joking about his mother in law and his 15 year old son Dino.
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