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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1960
Page
2
Editorial selections from the Ottawa Herald marking Page Four content dated Monday December 8 1960. Commentary reflects the era’s social and political mood with concise opinions on prevailing issues. The page showcases opinion pieces and editorial stance typical of a mid-century community newspaper.
The U S Court of Appeals overturned lower court rulings against about 20 police figures who gathered at Apalachin New York. The court ruled the Fifth Amendment protects against self incrimination and forced testimony cannot be compelled. The decision preserves liberties but leaves the public concerned by possible criminal networks. The piece also notes President elects appointment of Gov. G Mennen Williams to an assistant secretary of state post focusing on Africa.
The column mixes pre election campus satire with quips on advertising fire chiefs and atomic bombs. It notes students lean Republican, recalls Bevo and old brands, and jokes about management wisdom. An Oklahoma obituary recalls a dealer and veterinarian who embraced progress.
A bid receipt date of December 20 was announced for constructing an overpass on the highway just south of Richmond to cross the Santa Fe railroad. C R Beckwith shipped 150 pounds of pecans to a Montana dealer. Ottawans organized a Townsend Club at the Franklin County courthouse. The Rock Creek Cottontail Club hosted an oyster supper at the school south of Ottawa. Mrs M L Ferguson and Miss Anna Lister traveled to San Diego for the winter. The first snow of the season caused the Emporia train to run 20 minutes late.
A lengthy scanned TV grid lists daytime and evening programs across channels, naming hosts, serials, game shows, cartoons, sports, and news anchors such as Harold Mack, Don Harrison, Gordon Jump, and Bill Yearout. It maps time slots from morning to late night, including Cheyenne, Ford entries, The Texan, Peter Gunn, and The Tonight-style airings, reflecting a 1950s to 1960s local schedule.
In this health Q and A, Dr Joseph Molner explains that childhood allergies vary, with some kids more affected than siblings. He outlines diet options avoiding eggs and wheat, suggests substitutes like cheese and meat, and notes that tolerance may develop over time with protection. He also answers a reader about angina detection and promotes a hemorrhoid booklet offer.
A brief devotional prayer invoking the Father and Jesus Christ. It asks for the Holy Spirit to enlighten the conscience and keep it clear, ending with an amen in Jesus name. The text cites 1 Corinthians 8 6 7 and reflects early Christian prayer language.
The Ottawa Herald lists pricing for trade area and outside trade area mail subscriptions with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly rates. Editor Guy Snedaker and Robert B. Wellington are among staff. notices note AP reprint rights and publication details.
TV lineup notes an array of channels and programs from 16:00 to late night. Mentions Channel 9s Adventures In Paradise and Cheyenne reruns, Channel 4s Wells Fargo and Barbara Stanwycks We Are The Women Who Wait, plus Channel 13s Consolation Marriage. Also references Peter Gunn Surfside 6 and The Painted Page with classic film mentions Irene Dunne Greta Garbo.
New York AP reports Tom Ewell studied 64 newspapers to learn from reviews of The Tom Ewell Show. He and the cast adjusted the farce to balance realism with comedy, scaling back the bookish father portrayal and embracing misunderstandings and fate to drive the humor. The piece notes CBS guest plans with Belafonte, Prisoner of Zenda, and NBCs Young Doctor Malone as ongoing programs.
Actress Joan Fontaine says a long illness cured her success fetish and taught true values. After a two year bout with mononucleosis hepatitis and undulant fever she recovered and spoke at the Plaza. She credits the experience with personal growth and a desire to live rather than chase fame, noting energy and attitude shape performance and manners.
Columbia Missouri AP The University of Missouri Student Association will sponsor a special train for students and faculty to attend the Orange Bowl in Miami January 2 if at least 100 reservations are made. The train departs St Louis December 26 and returns January 4. Missouri faces Navy in the bowl.
Hollywood reports Gloria Jean, a former child star, has a top role in Jerry Lewis new movie Ladies Man after a decade's drought. She continues hosting at a San Fernando Valley eatery while awaiting script details and works on TV appearances and singing lessons.
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