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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1962
Page
2
Editorials from the Ottawa Herald page four reflect the newspaper’s stance on local issues in February 1962. The brief items discuss civic concerns, public policy, and community interests with a period-appropriate editorial voice.
Power To Regulate Southern Railway proposes a new grain hauling car to cut costs. ICC rate reductions could shift grain to the Southeast, risking Kansas milling interests which oppose the plan as flour production could shift south. Local hearings in Kansas City weigh the economic impact and broader regulatory power.
A reader describes chronic insomnia since age sixteen and the impact of family sympathy on relief. The doctor lists insomnia causes including emotional distress, pain, illness, cold, hunger, fever, caffeine, tobacco, alcohol, circulation issues, and disruptive sleep habits, urging victims to identify and remove contributing factors.
A reader questions health and family roles while a doctor weighs menopause norms and fatigue links. The column offers guidance on sleep, value, and emotional relief, then shifts to brief notes about mononucleosis, leg cramps, a mail request for a medical leaflet, a El Paso visit, a shoes business memory, and a minor bicycle laundry accident at home.
A wedding arranger known as This And That Woman boasts overseeing more than 300 ceremonies with no bride’s mother lost. Commentary on orbit ambitions and political jabs fill the rest, noting Eisenhower’s stance and Nixon’s debate performance. Also mentions Ottawa Lincoln school open house and Franklin County school funds, with a February apportionment of 2,955.83 dollars.
A sprawling TV schedule fragment lists daytime and primetime programs, with numerous titles across networks. Mentions include The Frontier Circus, Wagon Train, The Untouchables, Perry Mason, Captain Kangaroo, I Love Lucy, The Tonight Show era guests, Weather, News, and various soap operas and game shows, reflecting a full weekday lineup.
A devotional exhortation based on Acts 10 34 urging God’s impartiality. The prayer asks for enduring Christian concern for all people everywhere, recognizing each as precious in Thy sight. It ends with Jesus taught prayer Our Father in heaven. Amen.
The notice lists 106-108 S. Main published daily except Sunday, Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher. It presents subscription rates for trade area by mail including one month to one year prices and higher rates for outside trade area. It notes Associated Press ownership of local news republication rights.
Missouri Pacific Railway sues Lester Tilsdale Brick Co Inc of Baton Rouge for 110000 after a Louisiana brick company truck collided with a passenger train north of Houston on November 6. One truck driver died, 34 were injured as five train cars derailed and damage claimed covers the locomotive, coaches, and track.
Inger Stevens seeks a wholesome American girl role after a season of accents and disreputable characters. She co stars in CBS Sunday night adaptation Saturday's Children and favors a good girl in a comedy. NBC plans The World of Jacqueline Kennedy March 25 with White House footage and interviews, hoping to capitalize on Mrs Kennedy's popularity.
Senator Hubert H. Humphrey said there is a strong chance Robert C. Weaver will become the first Negro cabinet member as secretary of welfare. He noted Weaver is well qualified and could be named to replace Abraham Ribicoff who plans to campaign in Connecticut. Republicans urge the move and accuse Kennedy of raising the racial issue in proposing a cabinet level urban affairs department.
Sunday evening visitors honored Mrs. R. Retter for her upcoming Feb 19 birthday. Ottawa trips and basketball game attendances were noted as many families frequent local towns. A Valentine party for Grade school teachers and pupils occurred February 14 with an exchange and refreshments.
Tonight on Channel 4 at 7 30 p m the Dr Kildare Show presents The Stepping Stones starring Joseph Schildkraut. At 9 p m Mitch leads singing with Gloria Lambert Louise O’Brien and Leslie Uggams on Channel 4. CBS Reports airs at 9 p m on Channels 5 and 13 examining ultra conservative groups.
Patsy Martin, of Kansas City Kansas, spent the weekend with her parents, the Lee Martins, in the company of family and friends.
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