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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1963
Page
2
The Kennedy administration defended its Cuba policy amid charges of a Russian arms buildup. Intelligence leaders and defense officials testified to Congress and on national TV that no offensive weapons exist and that Cuba is under close surveillance as ships move to and from the island.
In the US Senate a Republican claims insider knowledge that missiles remained in Cuba, while a Democrat calls for a Senate investigation. Conflicting reports mirror last summer’s denials followed by admission of a quick buildup, leaving the truth uncertain. The administration faces scrutiny for possible deception.
A reader asks if contact lenses are safe for a 15-year-old. The doctor says properly fitted lenses won’t harm eyes but may irritate some people and are best tried if affordable and manageable for duration.
TV listings detail channel lineups for NBC CBS and ABC with shows across the day. Notable items include Sea Hunt Huckleberry Hound Dragnet and varied color of specials, news, sports, and movies with times and channel numbers. The page notes Ottawa events and local notes alongside program listings.
A satirical piece critiques government spending. It notes flush but frivolous costs like a $1,000 dinner, a $100 cocktail, and ongoing deficits. It parodies political vanity while lampooning delays and local votes on issues such as a new high school after many elections. It mentions Adenauer and de Gaulle and cites obscure Indian cities.
Published daily except Sunday and holidays in Ottawa Kansas edited by Robert B Wellington. Rates show trade area by mail monthly 85 cents quarterly 2 dollars semiannual 3 75 yearly 7 dollars. Outside trade area one month 1 dollar three months 3 dollars six months 5 dollars yearly 9 dollars. Associated Press rights note on republication of local news and AP dispatches.
A devotional note cites Philippians 4 8 about truth honesty justice purity and virtue. It asks believers to focus thoughts on goodness and to live by faith in Jesus Christ, praying for guidance to reflect Christ’s unlimited love in daily life.
Williamsburg students named to the third six weeks honor roll include high honors Gail Collins Joe Binns Bonnie Goodwill Jeannette Collins Connie Kendall Joyce Starasta Richard Smith and honors Linda Seaton Lloyd McClure Eddie Ransom Joyce Schweitzer Nancy Ransom Loraine Anderson Penny Reekie Pat Chambers Those on the semester honor roll include high Bob Moser Joe Binns Richard Smith Joyce Starosta Bonnie Goodwill Jeannette Collins Connie Kendall and honors Pam Spencer Joyce Schweitzer Eddie Ransom Jean Reichard Gail Collins Linda Seaton Nancy Ransom Lloyd McClure Nancy Bethell Pat Chambers Loraine Anderson Penny Reekie.
State Senator Zell Miller announces plans to introduce a bill when the Georgia Legislature reconvenes to require seat belts in all new cars sold in Georgia starting in 1964.
A settle-back sing along night on Channel 4 at 7 30 features Leslie Uggams and Louise O'Brien with duets by Miss O'Brien and Bill Ventura Miss Uggams performs Didn t It Rain The program also includes a fine music segment and a guest appearance by actor John Cardine on Death Valley Days in a show titled Death Valley Days final segment name unreadable
The Jack Paar show today features Oscar Levant noted as a pianist. Guests include Levant with references to his memory as a pianist. Channel Four airs the program at 9 PM following earlier Channel 4 items at 8 30 PM.
KOFO broadcasts a dense schedule of morning and afternoon programs including Top of the Morning, Weather and News segments, Country Karavan, and KOFO Karavan features. The listing outlines program times, recurring shows, and sign offs with interspersed weather, sports, religious, and community content across a full day.
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