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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1961
Page
2
A letter writer from Ottawa denounces Communism, warning it uses teenagers to incite riots and undermine police. The writer argues preachers and churches are being influenced, urging Christians to act now to counter the movement and safeguard religious values.
A letter from Mrs B N describes a three year old son with limited speech and unclear words. It notes parental concern, possible neurologist evaluation, and the role of early training and family dynamics in language development. The piece discusses typical vocabulary expectations and factors shaping speech, including upbringing and temperament.
A collection of reflective, satirical quips touching on global war, private enterprise, aviation crime, and public figures. Mentions include Cuban gunmen, a father and son hijacking an airliner, Kennedy and golf, and Admiral Rickover’s recovery from a mild heart attack, presented in a wry, editorial voice.
A mix of prayer text, reader questions, and local notices. Includes guidance on child speech development, epilepsy care, hysterectomy views, and safe habits for a young child. Local items report Rev L B Dobbs injured in a car crash, Bob George injured after a horse kick, and residents travelling or relocating. Santa Fe crossing boards at Tecumseh Street replaced due to heavy Forest Park traffic.
A dense TV log shows Dev Nelson and Gordon Jump among hosts, with Harold Mack, Monte Moore, Don Harrison and Johnny Yates guiding weather and sports segments. The lineup features a mix of dramas, comedies, news, and variety programs across late afternoon to midnight, including Wagon Train Malibu Run Hong Kong episodes and classic shows like Captain Kangaroo and I Love Lucy.
TV listings detail Channel 9 and Channel 4 programs including Man From Cochise Malibu Run Wagon Train Hong Kong Danger Man Angel Naked City and Lock Up. Late movie Stage Door features Hepburn Rogers Menjou with a theater world focus at 10:15 p.m.
The article argues for ending the restricted driving license for teens amid widespread abuse and unenforceable checks. It notes worries from juvenile director Bill Schul and local officials, cites farm-errand loopholes, and suggests permits or policy change to curb unsafe teen driving near schools and during summer.
The Ot tawa Kansas daily newspaper lists editor Guy Snedake and publisher Robert B. Wellington. Subscription rates vary by area with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and reserves exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.
The history covers Bethany Chapel Baptist Church in Ottawa from 1877 through 1917. It details pastors including Rev. William Smothers Rev. Henry Scott Rev. C. D. Skinner and Rev. S. A. Williams, church relocations and remodeling, growth in membership, a revival adding 103 souls, and the change of the church name from Third Baptist Church of Ottawa to Bethany Chapel. The article notes continued history to be continued next Friday.
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