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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1961
Page
2
Ottawa editors note rising criticism of Nehru over Goa and other colonies as India’s peace policy is seen challenged. Defense minister Krishna Menon comments in New York signal concern over free world reaction to the aggression.
Prime Minister Nehru's aide Menon rejects colonialism as aggression while asserting Goa Daman and Diu have always been Indian. He compares this logic to actions by Egypt under Nasser, Hungary under Khrushchev, and China regarding India. He argues opposed neighbors hear India’s stance with little sympathy.
The piece argues West Berlin has no real strategic purpose in the postwar era. It criticizes allied handling, noting Berlin’s economic fragility, dependence on subsidies, and exposure to East German influence. It predicts gradual absorption into East Germany as generations pass, reducing Berlin to a nonessential Cold War flashpoint.
Dear Mrs L D asks if a pulse of 49 to 53 and blood pressure of 85 to 90 are dangerous. Dr Mulner says these figures are low but may be normal for her and suggests metabolism check and an ECG to distinguish benign slow heart rate from conduction faults. Other letters discuss cortisone moon-face, alternative arthritis drugs, breast cyst surgery, vaccines for shingles, and pinworm treatments.
A dense Friday broadcast log lists NBC and other channels with numerous programs across 4 picture slots. It names news anchors, dramas, cartoons, game shows, sports, weather, and special features including Capstone broadcasts like The Crusades, Twilight Zone, and Bonanza, with times and shift overlaps.
Ottawa radio schedule lists 7 30 to 6 sign off with News Weather Agriculture Markets Top of the Morning and various music programs including Noon Tune Knox programs Sunday Serenade and Outdoor Sports for Kansas plus Panel Discussions and church notes across the day.
A devotional prayer asks Christ to be born anew in hearts and to move lives to praise God and seek salvation for men. It closes with a humble Amen and Luke 2:20 note praising the shepherds’ witness.
Auld Lang Syne: Charles Ramey buys his brother Bob Ramey’s stake in Ramey Brothers auto agency and garage, planning to operate under the name Ramey Motor Sales. Also noted are a bus loading zone ordinance, illness hampering attorney Costigan, burns to Bell Telephone employee Joseph Wilburn, and visits by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Britt to Holton.
The notice lists subscription rates for the Ottawa area and outside trade areas with monthly and yearly pricing. It identifies Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher and notes Associated Press republication rights and publication details for 106-108 S. Main.
Channel 9 features Man From Cochise with Sheriff Morgan aiding deputies. Rawhide with Ed Wynn Christmas episode on channels 5 13. Sea Hunt on channel 4 nearly drowns Mike. Margie titled The Shimmy Dress on channel 9. Hathaways episode with repainting. Flintstones plumbing trouble on channel 9. Route 66 rerun on channels 5 13. Detectives on channel 4 as Lola Albright starts. Sunset Strip at 7 Santa Claus shot near miss. Holiday special A Trip to Christmas on channel 4 hosted by Jane Wyatt with Nativity from Luke and Letter to Virginia. Third Man on channel 5 with jewels in Ceylon. Eyewitness Bermuda conference Kennedy MacMillan on channels 5 13. Bob Newhart on channel 4. Late film Three Strangers (1946) on channel 9 at 10:45.
New York AP reports a congressional query on the overuse of Christmas on TV and radio. Critics say holiday plots and repeated carols saturate programming and dull festive appeal. NBC plans to revive debates with a February Sunday series pairing college teams against CBS College Bowl viewers.
A brief notice lists church services and Christmas music at Five Star Theatre. Late evening concert titled A Star Shall Rise features Lew Coventry and Scaristes, with public admission starting around 7:30 PM.
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