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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1962
Page
2
The piece notes the Gotham Bowl attendance drop due to a press strike by the International Typographical Union, citing widespread effects. It warns that public disruption could lead to government intervention and urges unions and management to limit strikes when the public is harmed.
The piece contrasts Idlewild's multi terminal layout with O Hares compact mushroom style and praises or critiques several designs. It notes longer ground staff needs and frequent delays from dense traffic. It argues Idlewild burdens travelers with extra porter tips and missed connections while praising some terminal aesthetics and calling Dulles closer to jet age ideals.
A reader letter discusses drug dangers from dental anesthesia and the need for proper testing before widespread use. It recalls thalidomide controversy, warns that even safe drugs can be dangerous to sensitive individuals, and stresses prescription oversight and doctor pharmacist responsibility. Local notices mention a sledding injury, student assembly, baseball score, a socialist speaker, revival songs, and a harvest program with a religious prayer.
A dense TV schedule lists programs across many hours from early afternoon to late night. It notes shows including The Yogi Bear program, Dragnet, Mickey Mouse Club, News with Cronkite and Huntley Brinkley, several Westerns and comedies, and late movies. Names such as Garry Moore, Steve Allen, and Captain Kangaroo appear alongside weather, sports, and educational broadcasts.
Tonight TV highlights feature Mr Magoo Christmas Carol with the cartoon star as Scrooge and a cast of named voice actors. Channel 4 airs at 6 30 pm. Red Skelton guests Gordon and Sheila MacRea on Channels 5 and 13 at 7 30 pm. Pearl heist on Hawaiian Eyes at 7 30 on Channel 9. Louis Nye guests Jack Benny on Channels 5 and 13 at 8 30. Paradise for Three (1987) at midnight on Channel 5.
AP reports Jack Webb defends network use of older feature films amid rising trend on NBC ABC and CBS lineups. Webb says entertainment value matters, noting stars and production quality surpass TV films, and blames actor demands over old film employment. He favors casting mostly unknowns in his G.E.True series.
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