This And That Editorials From Ottawa Herald
A Friday editorial digest from the Ottawa Herald surveys local and national matters of interest for readers. It reflects the paper’s voice on issues of the day and offers concise commentary.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1961
Page
2
A Friday editorial digest from the Ottawa Herald surveys local and national matters of interest for readers. It reflects the paper’s voice on issues of the day and offers concise commentary.
A local newspaper condemns a hospital order banning publishing births admissions and dismissals. The hospital cites privacy and visitor-control concerns but critics say the move fuels rumors and robs readers of community updates. The piece argues for transparent visitor policies and notes broader public interest in hospital information.
A notice recalls Mrs. Sarah Barnhart 93 of northwest of Ottawa who suffered a stroke. Matt Semple ill at home 716 S. Sycamore. Wade McCrary at 715 Willow reported in Lawrence hospital with pneumonia threat. H. H. Cook at 652 S. Cherry ill at home with heart trouble. Ralph Stall, a high school student, damaged eye by shinney block while skating on Marais des Cygnes river near Santa Fe bridge Walnut Street. County Commissioners changed courthouse heating to coal to save on gas costs.
Dear Dr. Mother explains porphyria or pigment disease a hereditary but uncommon metabolic disorder causing abdominal pain skin and nervous symptoms with dark urine. Triggers include alcohol certain drugs menstruation or pregnancy. diagnosis essential to avoid mistreatment. Also advised to seek prompt medical review for post cancer bleeding and to refute vinegar harming colds with vinegar neutral in effect.
Readable TV grid lists 1950s era programs across days and times. Names such as Popeye Highway Patrol Bonata Dev Nelson Gordon Jump Huntley Brinkley and Douglas Edwards appear among cartoons dramas news and sports items. The long roster notes air slots, film titles, and network cues, preserving the period broadcast ordering.
A cluttered telecast list shows channels 4 5 9 13 and others airing a mix of dramas comedies and musical programs this evening. Highlights include Michael Shayne Detec tives The Flintstones Maverick and Eye Witness To History plus late movie Double Indemnity at 10 40.
A Pentagon committee proposed an officer personnel program to cull mediocrity and accelerate promotion for brighter brass. It targets uniform promotion policies across Army Air Force Navy and Marines, with an interservice plan to Congress by summer. Navy would reestablish one star rank, and 25 Army generals and five Air Force generals would be removed over five years while overall ranks rise. Majors across services would drop by 800.
Prayer reflecting on the visit of the Magi and presenting gifts to the infant Jesus. It asks for dedication of self to God’s service in the name of His Son. Includes biblical reference Matthew 2 11. Amen.
The Ottawa Herald outlines daily publication except Sundays and holidays. Subscriptions in trade area cost 0.88 per month or 3 months 2.00, six months 3.75, one year 7.00 with 4c sales tax in Kansas. Outside trade area rates include 1.50 per month, 3 months 4.28, six months 8.00, one year 15.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and has rights to local AP dispatches.
KOFO announces a dense January schedule with times for Serenade Noontime Tunes News Weather and various Karavan and Serenade blocks. The guide lists daily segments from early morning through late night including News Weather Bulletin Board and religious services and local programs.
New York AP notes sneaky show titles plug sponsors, but public and press ignore them. CBS shifts two public affairs programs into CBS Reports Presents Face the Nation with alternating Thursdays starting Jan. 26. Also listed are Nanette Fabray Show on NBC 8:30, and Telephone Hour musical with Tebaldi Iturbi Jones Tallchief on NBC 9.
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