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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1961
Page
2
Ottawa editorial lauds early federal highway funds to spur economy and reduce travel tolls. It cites 1960 traffic deaths at 88,200 and injuries at 1.4 million, with a 5.3 per 100 million miles death rate. Supports billboard restrictions on new interstate roads but notes limits on private land lease for signs.
A compact column recalls Kennedy investments and FDR era rumors, notes gender ratios, critiques tipping hotel maids, and laments cold weather and commute woes. It compares Eisenhower and Kennedy press photos, traces inflation to restaurant pie prices, and ends with a jab about a woman doctor as president’s physician.
A religious prayer passage from Galatians precedes a civic snapshot noting R. H. Montgomery opens the Cozy Theater in Ottawa at 308 S Main. Republican delegates are named by Attorney Homer Kint for the 2nd District meeting at Osawatomie. Local visits, housing project, illnesses, and business trips round out the short item.
A dense broadcast listing shows Channel 4, NBC Channel 5 18, CBS with Channel 9 and a varied midweek schedule. Programs include Wide range news segments, sports, weather, dramas, game shows and children's fare across multiple channels and time slots.
A bill to restore the Kansas state emergency fund to 1 million dollars, per Gov. John Anderson, was introduced by the House Ways and Means Committee. It would transfer about 504 thousand dollars from the general fund, while opponents seek to keep the fund near its 495 thousand dollar level. A separate constitutional amendment would shift the state superintendent of public instruction to an appointive role by the state Board of Education, with other reductions of elective offices under consideration.
A reader asks if halitosis is stomach related. Dr Mulner explains most cases are respiratory or dental in origin, with possible gum infection, tonsil issues, bronchiectasis, or lung problems. Brushing or diet changes may not help. identifying the real cause allows effective treatment with medical guidance.
Secretary Udall instructs officials to pursue a fair agreement among interests along the Missouri River Basin. Aimed at balancing power plant operations with downstream navigation needs, the plan involves the MBIAC and a conference with water and power chief Kenneth Holum. A meeting in St Paul is set to discuss proposals and reservoir implications.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for local and outside areas with monthly and multi month options. Rates include one month at 1.50, three months at 4.95, six months at 3, year at 15.00, plus sale tax. The paper notes limited Sunday and holiday editions and identifies Associated Press rights.
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