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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1963
Page
5
President Kennedy denounces House reductions as shocking and partisan while Republicans vote 156 to curb aid and 66 Democrats siding with them. Congress debates foreign aid as a principle and the nation questions spending versus returns amid Cold War pressures and allied reluctance to accept Soviet help.
Dear Doctor letters discuss measuring normal blood pressure, noting the 90 minus age rule is poor. Aging stiffens arteries, raising pressure and stressing organs. other items touch on obituaries, Harvard Law tax case, Kansas flower lore, Goldwater, and currency power.
A compact reading blends a religious meditation with medical advice. It quotes Galatians on bearing burdens and offers a prayer for care and unity. The page then explains blood pressure concepts and cautions against fixed formulas, followed by reader questions to Dr. Mother about constipation remedies and bronchiectasis, with practical guidance.
A Williamsburg schools superintendent suffers from summer flu. Ottawa thieves steal gasoline and lubricants from Willis Nurseries in the east. Wayne Blair shows a remote control radio at his electric shop. Mrs Marion Vussey attends a Williamsburg teachers meeting. Rev C WM Day speaks at Sunflower Days in Melvern. J L Shelden to speak at Hays Township Sunday School convention at Valley Chapel. Channel listings include NBC program lineup for Thursday.
Channel listings show ABC and local programs from 6:20 a.m. through midnight. Highlights include Perry Mason, Carson, Steve Allen, Captain Kangaroo, News, Hour of Stars, Variety of cartoons, and evening movies such as Roadblock and The Great Ziegfeld.
On this date in 1901 Carrie Nation attempted to break up John L. Sullivan s saloon in New York City. In 1782 over 1 000 drowned when Royal George capsized during repairs at Portsmouth Harbor. Other entries note 1842 Britain gaining Hong Kong, 1898 Anita McGee as acting assistant surgeon, 1943 Danish warships scuttled, 1957 civil rights bill passage, and 1963 Kennedy era retirements and appointments.
Perry Mason episode The Case of the Frantic Flyer airs on channels 5 and 13 at 7. Polly Bergen stars in Dr. Kildare story The Dark Side of the Mirror on Channel 4 at 7 30 with a surgical kidney transplant theme. A Will Rogers Story narrated by Bob Hope airs on Channel 4 at 9, a rerun. Late movie She Went to the Races on Channel 5 at 10 15.
Mrs Helena Ferguson's funeral in Kansas City brings together Mr and Mrs John List and Mrs Hubert Peine. The Hiestands visit Denver relatives while Ray Parks receives family visits. Allen Marvin Ross born August 26 at Anderson County Hospital to Marvin and Darlene Ross. Francis Kueser and children stay with James and Frank Kueser relatives in Overland Park.
A survey tracks former child stars from Dennis the Menace to Route 66 and Father Knows Best, showing many continue working in show business at reduced fame. Jay North, Lori Martin, Tony Dow, Jerry Mathers, Sheeley Fabares, Richard Keith, Tommy Rettig and others move on with partial roles, education, or retirement as they age from 10 to 21.
The Herald offers five dollars weekly for the best news tip submitted by a reader. Tips must be timely clear and locally relevant to earn the prize. Submit through the newspaper office or designated channel for consideration.
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