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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1961
Page
2
Editorial notes concern over religious emphasis in public schools. Cites a New York case heading for the Supreme Court where nine parents oppose a school prayer cited as violating church state separation. Warns that opponents may next seek removal of In God We Trust from currency.
A neighboring community reports city council action suspending meter enforcement and prohibiting parking tickets until Christmas to aid local businesses with "free parking." An editorial urges downtown workers to leave cars at home or park away from shops to free spaces for shoppers. The piece questions whether meters aim to boost turnover or fund the city treasury.
The piece compares the Algeria revolt to a seven year itch and notes De Gaulle’s goal of ending the conflict while extremists on both sides hinder progress. It reports nightly violence in Algiers and Paris including 10 incidents with eight killed and 16 wounded, a bomb blast in Paris, and arming caches found in a suburb amid ongoing political strain.
A letter from a reader in a city noted for medical achievement discusses stroke rehabilitation. It explains brain damage from a stroke, the role of physiotherapy, and the value of early, positive rehabilitation at a center. It urges focusing on remaining abilities and learning to use the left side. It also answers a widow's question about postmenopausal menstruation and promotes Dr Mother’s enuresis booklet for bed-wetting, with mail requests to Box 158 Dundee Ill.
County Clerk Don Harbison returns to the office after a bout with influenza. E E Pierson of Williamsburg seeks eye injury treatment. J H Bell of 746 Olive remains in critical condition at Menorah Hospital Kansas City after a major operation. Willow Street paving nearly done save for 6th Street, Ash Street base concrete completed. Charles Andrews and H H Hewitt undertake a business trip to Osawatomie and Paola. Ottawa Royal Arch Masons elect A L Bell high priest C S Igle king P R Moise scribe D F Seevers treasurer William Fessenden secretary.
A dense schedule list notes NBC Channel 4 9 13 programs from 5:00 to midnight including cartoons dramas news and live shows. It lists Popeye Roy Rogers Huckleberry Hound News Huntley Brinkley Douglas Edwards and various movie and stage slots with titles like Leave Her to Heaven and Curtain drives across morning to midnight.
Prayer recalling belief in Christ and the gift of sonship. includes Our Father prayer and a blessing to receive Jesus in a manner pleasing to God. Ends with Amen.
The Ottawa Herald lists publication details for Ottawa Kansas with editor Robert B Wellington and daily distribution except Sundays holidays. It presents subscription rates for trade area by mail: one month 85 cents, three months 2 dollars, six months 3.75, one year 7 dollars. outside trade area: one month 1.50, three months 4.25, six months 8.00, one year 15.00. It notes Associated Press rights for local news and dispatches.
Kansas City AP reports a fire early today at 8660 Sleepy Hollow Santa Fe Hills suburban south Kansas City claimed the lives of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Fidlar. An unidentified delivery boy found the blaze shortly after 5 am. Mrs. Fidlar was dead on firefighters arrival. Mr. Fidlar died en route to General Hospital. Further details were not immediately available.
Lankenau Hospital plans to open an adolescent unit in early 1962 to accommodate 10 patients aged 12 to 18. Director Raymond F. Hosford said the unit will offer special menus, each bed will have a telephone, and it will include its own group activities.
In Mobile Alabama a church bulletin board in front of First Presbyterian Church displayed the message Immorality is an achievement, not a gift. The sign prompted attention as a pointed statement on morality in public view.
Channel listings summarize ABC CBS and NBC style programs for the evening. Highlights include Huckleberry Hound on Channel 9 and A Joyful Noise with Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic on multiple channels with supporting choirs. Late features include Cover Girl 1944 on Channel 5 at 10 15.
New York AP reports Bob Hope's hourlong variety show packed with Hollywood deb stars beauty queens from five bowls and an All-American football team. The program features a Ben Casey spoof a fire sketch and pool game but shines in Hope's sharp monologue. Nielsen ratings for mid November reveal top old favorites led by Wagon Train Bonanza Perry Mason Andy Griffith Real McCoys My Three Sons Danny Thomas Show Gunsmoke Red Skelton Show and Dennis the Menace.
Willis Grisco, serving a life term from a 1938 first degree murder plea, has applied to Gov. John Anderson for clemency. County Atty. Keith Sanborn said the governor will rule January 25 on Grisco, now 69, who was arrested in Coffeyville and sentenced in Wichita on November 28, 1938, for the death of Ernest Moore after an argument over alleged card cheating.
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