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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1963
Page
2
The Kansas legislature approved a new pay and expense schedule with little public outcry. Editors praised the move as sensible, noting the plan treats living costs and travel fairly while limiting waste. The total biennial cost to the state runs about $660,000, viewed as a fair price for responsible service.
A reader asks about how tension and family candy eating affect a six year old diabetic. Dr Mother warns sweets are largely out and stresses tactful parenting, equal treatment, and a balanced diet with rare treats on special occasions.
A disjointed gossiping column notes a Wichita project for seniors with a 20 story building. It mocks aging stereotypes while quoting a President’s brother in law eyeing Illinois Governor race and mentions Democratic trouble shooting. It jibes at air travel fares and program chairs.
Absences in Ottawa schools reached 180 with illness mainly severe colds. Ottawa Hardware marked its 70th anniversary, opened Feb 1 1868 by Blair and Branson. Mr and Mrs C M Hymes and children left for Osage Beach Mo. violets bloomed in Ottawa near Dr G B Wolf’s West 3rd Street. Fred Lucas moved into a new home at 416 S Oak. Miss Gertrude Likes of Pomona visited Miss Ethel Williams.
Psalm verse leads to a communal church prayer asking gratitude and worship. The text expresses thanks for church gatherings and seeks growth and grace through worship, concluding with Amen in Jesus name.
Daily paper published in Ottawa Kansas except Sundays and holidays. Robert B Wellington edits and publishes. Subscriptions listed for trade area and outside area with monthly and yearly rates. Includes note on Associated Press exclusivity for local news and AP dispatches.
Television schedule fragment lists shows, times, and programs across channels with many titles and film entries. no single event or outcome is documented, making a concise lead and outcome unclear. Readers get a chaotic lineup including news, sports, cartoons, dramas, and partial show notes.
The Wellsville Kiwanis sponsor an ice skating party for local youngsters at the Ernest Harris farm pond on Saturday evening February 2. Activities begin at 6:30 to 7 p.m. and the group will have wieners roasting provided by the club.
New York AP reports television planning for next season mirrors a military campaign with networks drawing up blueprints selecting weapons and targeting top shows A CBS Bonanza and Hillbillies NBC and ABC Ben Casey The Judy Garland Show is set as CBS weapon Other networks signings aim to fortify weak spots and blunt rivals The latest Nielsen ratings crown Beverly Hillbillies Candied Camera and The Lucy Show top through January Marilyn Maxwell returns on Red Skelton Gary Lockwood becomes star of The Lieutenant
In Dallas Texas a traffic light pole toppled by a car carrying two schoolgirls fatally injured Eva Thompson a 54 year old widow. The 15 year old driver and her 14 year old companion were pursued and caught by officers and turned over to juvenile authorities. Names are not released due to state law.
Broadcast grid lists KOFO AM FM daily lineup from 6:00 sign on through late afternoon. Programs include Top of the Morning, News and Weather, Serenade segments, Farm Show, Country Karavan, Great Moments in Sports, U.S. Marine Program, and various sign offs, with several typographical errors and stray entries such as 43 News and Weather Triad Business World Eventide Music News.
Police bulletin issued after a theft report from a Hutchinson couple. The patrolman who owned the car later called to cancel, saying a service station man had picked up the car to be greased.
International Showtime on Channel 4 at 6 30 features Circus Kinoshita in Great Japanese Circus with Don Ameche hosting Sounds of New York hosted by Arthur Godfrey on Channels 5 and 13 at 7 30 Mitch Miller leads sing along Leslie Uggams performs Michael Row the Boat Ashore Channel 4 7 30 Fred Flintstone on Channel 9 at 7 30 Jack Paar guest lineup on Channel 4 at 9 includes Sam Levenson Gene Sheldon Helen O Connell Late movie The Egg and I 1947 starring Claudette Colbert Fred MacMurray and Marjorie Main Channel 5 10 15
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