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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1960

Page

2

Jughead Destruction of Kansas Highway Signs

An editorial condemns sign shooting by so called sportsmen in Kansas. Taxpayers spend about a million dollars yearly replacing 68 000 damaged signs. High powered rifles from moving vehicles damage metal signs near towns and in rural areas, risking public safety. The piece questions motive and cites a challenged enforcement, quoting Calvin Coolidge on law observance.

State of Kansas Kansas Highway Commission The Highway Commission

Steady dieting avoids trendy crashes and weight regain

Dear Dr Mother explains water weight shifts from exercise and menstrual cycles cause temporary gains, urging steady gradual weight loss. It warns crash diets dry the body, producing short lived losses, then endorses slow modest dieting as best. The column also advises on tubal issues and hemorrhoid cures with practical guidance.

Prayer For Today Teach Us To Pray

Prayer asks for guidance to open minds to receive spiritual power. It thanks the Father for the privilege of prayer and invokes Jesus Christ, Son and Redeemer, in the closing Amen.

Jesus Christ

This And That by Job Still Unconfirmed

A collection of light, dated vignettes from upper Michigan. A St Bernard rescues a midget car from a snowdrift using a brandy keg to fuel it, a diner experiences a tip and a glare, and political chatter notes Eisenhower’s possible South American trip and a GOP ratification ceremony. Local humor about cars, cruising cops, and a TV gag closes the column.

Upper Michigan St. Bernard

Auld Lang Syne and Local News Highlights

Mrs J M Dixon of 1400 N Sycamore returns home from Hebron Neb where she was called by the death of her mother Mrs O G Brunig. A prowler broke into Cotter Grocery 1046 S Hickory and stole chocolate candy. Mrs George Forrest near Wellsville won a fruit canning contest. Fifteen lines note 50 Years Ago: Mrs Pearl Clayborn 521 E 2nd home burned by overheated stovepipe. F H McCune store Princeton burglarized, shoes and wearables taken. Emmett Bunyan left for Kansas City to manage for Pacific Express Company.

J. M. Dixon N. Sycamore Hebron Nebr O. G. Brunig Pearl Clayborn E. 2Nd

Ottawa Herald Race Against Time Ad Rates

The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for the trade area and outside area by mail. Rates show monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options, with higher prices for non-trade area delivery. The paper notes publisher and editor details and AP membership.

Ottawa Kansas Robert B Wellington Guy Snedaker

Charge Woman In Death Of Boarder

Parsons Kansas AP reports Mrs William P Woods of Parsons was charged with mayhem and assault in the death of 81 year old boarder Fred Stemeir. Stemeir died December 3 with bruising and multiple fractures noted by County Attorney Rex Lawhorn who filed the charges Wednesday after his body was found.

Parsons, Kan William P. Woods Parsons Fred Stemeir Woods Stegmeir Atty Rex Lawhorn

Two men confess to abducting Kansas City girl

Police report Eugene Artry, 22, and Earl Wilson, 21, confessed to abducting an 18 year old girl the night of Sept 10 but denied raping her. They named a third suspect, David McCleveland Jr. whose body was later found in the Missouri River. authorities say McCleveland apparently killed himself.

Eugene Artry Earl Wilson Artry Wilson David McCleveland Jr Kansas City Kan McCleveland Missouri River

Late Night TV Schedule Fragments Reveal Classic Lineup

A dense OCR of Channel 4 and NBC programming lists shows a mosaic of 1960s and 1970s era titles. Entries include news, sports, weather, feature films, soap operas, variety shows, and theater, with dozens of named programs and host/person references interwoven across time slots. The fragmentary list hints at a bustling schedule featuring The Untouchables, Perry Mason era entries, Desilu productions, and entertainment staples like The Big Party, Hitchcock, and Walt Disney programs, forming a snapshot of broadcast patterns.

Stock Pens And Livestock Lost In Emporia Fire

Three large stock pens along the Santa Fe mainline west of Emporia were destroyed by fire Wednesday. About 200 head of livestock were lost and damages totaled around 300000 dollars. The Bluestem Feed Lots Inc property was involved and the fire’s cause was not determined.

Emporia, Kan Santa Fe Emporia Bluestem Feed Lots Inc

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Ottawa Herald Jughead Calvin Coolidge America Joseph G. Molner Dr. Mother Mother E.D Dundee Ill Stereophonic Sound S. Main Ottawa, Kans Prestone Dacron Rockefeller JPH Eisenhower South America Cotter S. Hickory George Forrest Wellsville F. H. McCune Princeton Emmett Bunyan Pacific Express Company Associated Press Channel 4 NBC CBS Jack la Hound Rocky Sea Hunt Tell Truth Jimmy Dalan Gale Storm Betty Hutton Donna Reed Johnny Ringo McCoys Bachelor Zane Gre Pat Boon Hitchcock Ernie Ford Untouchables Bold Venture Ernie Kovacs Jack Paar Dev Nelson Paar Daily Word Bett Romper Life of R Red Roweath Tba Lucy Bob Dr. Malone High Street Hrighter Almos Andy Pers'ty People'n Ch TV Toyland Dick Clark Dr. N. Ventor Newasa Annie Oakley Channel ABC Death Valley Dec Nelson Whizzo Bride Guiding Light
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