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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1960
Page
4
New York AP reports a humorous yet cautionary tale of a man consumed by Western television shows. He describes escalating viewing, neglect of work and family, and the moment he finally shut off the fifth program, feeling relief as the urge subsided. The piece suggests a self cure may occur but remains uncertain.
King Hussein retained control of Jordan after Premier Hazza Majali was assassinated. Bahjat el Talhouni was named to head the royal cabinet, with an 11 member team approved. Seven ministers continued from Majali's government amid speculation about external involvement.
A meeting of Arab foreign ministers in Lebanon recommended Arab nations stop propaganda attacks. Shortly before his death the leader of Jordan approved the measure. In Amman a curfew was set, troops patrolled the capital, and Jordan faced a near-emergency state with martial law-like conditions.
A new 3 million dollar Dearborn Township high school will not open in September as the district lacks funds to hire teachers and custodians.
A cautionary note warns that overdosing may push users toward total abstinence and a calmer life, free from the chaotic noise of gunfire. The message urges seeking help to regain normalcy and reduce violent influences in daily living.
Washington AP reports the government civilian payroll near 1.3 billion a month for the year ended June 30, rising 307 million. Sen. Harry F. Byrd notes July 1 pay hikes not yet included and predicts another year rise. The Senate House Committee on Reduction of Nonessential Federal Expenditures, led by Byrd, cites last year's civilian payroll at 12.637 billion excluding 268 million for overseas foreign nationals and 64 million for temporary census workers.
Osawatomie Kansas AP reports that Mrs Frances Spencer a psychiatric aide described bringing a carnival to a women s ward at Osawatomie State Hospital More than half of the hospital s patients attended the recent Osawatomie Free Fair but only 15 of 165 patients in the ward could go so they staged a ward fair with crepe paper carnival posters balloons games folk dancing and refreshments
A report notes assistance with preparations including turning ice cream freezers, highlighting practical steps taken to ensure readiness. The brief mentions collaborative effort and quick work by staff to maintain supplies.
New York AP reports Viking Press will publish an authorized three volume biography of General of the Army George C. Marshall early in 1963. The work, drawn from half a million papers and over 50 hours of taped interviews, aims to illuminate World War I era. General Omar N. Bradley, head of the Marshall Foundation, announced the plan.
Thousands of dead fish clog the Mettawee River a noted trout stream flowing from Vermont into Lake Champlain causing a local health concern. Species affected include trout northern pike black bass and minnows as authorities investigate the episode.
George McGuire administrative assistant to Dearborn Township School District No 8 says the new 43 classroom Hamilton J Robi hon High School will not open because voters rejected two funding proposals this summer.
The United Nations Demographic Year Book estimates the world population rising by 48 million annually to about 2.9 billion. China remains the most populous country with roughly 660 million people.
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