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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1960
Page
2
Editorial discusses Gary Powers trial verdict and Russia’s reaction. Notes Powers knowingly spied over the Soviet Union in a U2 mission with self destruct and weapons. Asks whether the US mishandled his capture and reflects on broader Cold War visibility and rhetoric.
The Ottawa University Board of Trustees considered candidates for the college presidency. The South Main paving project nears completion with brick laying this week. A son, Joseph Patrick, is born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. McNear. Local businessmen discuss a potential country club at California Springs Farm, four miles north and one mile west of Ottawa. Two new boilers are installed at Ottawa Car Works. Rev. and Mrs. Levi H. Holt host a reception at North Baptist Church.
A reader queries how to reduce a middle aged pot belly. Dr Molner advises gradual eating reduction and targeted exercises that bend and twist the torso, plus posture care, noting it takes longer to lose fat than gain it and that results come with time.
A devotional prayer asks God to create a clean heart and renew a right spirit. It seeks guidance to know Thy will, faith to overcome unbelief, and the mind of Christ so others may see Him through believers. Amen.
A dense list of TV programs and guests from a mid century schedule. Includes 4 O Clock Movie American Bandstand Captain Gallant Gordon Eliot News Weather reports sports and cartoons. Notable items feature The Velvet Touch Ring of the Wild Horses The Man I Love and Spitfire in late evening.
AP note lists humorous and trivia items from blood transfusion to presidential birthplaces, taxi telephones, atom size, and odd stats. Mentions tall husbands, log cabins, and the Empire State Building being struck by lightning. Mixed miscellany of curious facts and quips.
Channel 4 presents cargo hijack on Riverboat and Cheyenne efforts to reunite Civil War era father and son. Channel 5 features The Texas aiding an injured man. Channel 19 airs Shotgun Slade attempting to save a photographic plate.
HOLLYWOOD AP reports Queen for a Day shifts from NBC to ABC. The show will air at 12 30 pm in all time zones, expanding reach to millions of housewives while preserving its format. Host Jack Bailey defends the program against charges of exploiting misery.
The Ottawa Herald provides daily publication except Sundays and holidays. It lists subscription rates by mail for trade and out of area, with monthly and yearly prices. Publication and staff details are shown along with Associated Press membership and rights.
Channel nine presents The Holly and the story of English royalty. Channel thirteen features Caesar Romero in Tall, Dark and Handsome. Channel five airs Mickey Rooney and Gloria DeHaven in Sure My Holiday.
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