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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1965
Page
1
Saturday Notebook reflects on New Year resolutions nine days in, noting many people abandon them after the first week. It recalls a friend who planned to keep several, then admitted breaking half. The piece jokes about editors’ resolutions and a playful experiment with left-handed habits and shaving, hinting at a 1966 resolution to tie from the left.
A writer recounts watching casualties rise in Vietnam while dining at a New York hotel with friends. They discuss their ROTC son serving in South Vietnam and an elderly veteran, drinking in the corner, interjects with a terse plea to pray for the young man, adding a stark contrast to the war news.
A reader asks if a year-old girl’s leg pains are growing pains. Dr Molner explains growing pains are not medical terms for all pains and stresses two groups: incidental pains from activity and serious pains needing care. In older children cramps may occur. persistent night and daytime crying warrants evaluation for arthritis, bone diseases, feet defects, calcium deficiency, or congenital issues.
A 25 year ago note records Mrs. M B Skidmore leaving for Spring Hill to stay two months with a daughter and Paul F Kesting donating again to the Finnish war relief fund. A 50 year old note notes George Eneichen of Rantoul visiting Ottawa for business, Master Max Forester recovering after illness, and a Tecumseh water wagon station valve repair that cut off north side river pressure during work.
Wives of Democratic newcomers to Congress receive guidance from the Democratic National Committee on Washington etiquette and baby sitters. The briefing covers social protocols, wardrobe reuse, and campaigning for 1966, with experienced reacts from Mrs. Hubert Humphrey and others.
TOPEKA AP Cities and counties cannot make payroll deductions for health and medical insurance and other functions. Clay Hedrick state auditor ruled in a Shawnee County audit and said the ruling applies to other local governmental units. He released a letter to Shawnee County commissioners objecting to Blue Cross Blue Shield premiums and United Fund deductions.
A sports editor laments the sound of high school bands muffling the Star Spangled Banner during basketball games. He recalls muffled drum rolls, hoots, and sour notes, noting headaches and a growing wish to replace the anthem with something easier to sing. The piece mocks the trend and jokes about ear muffs in the crowd.
A public service notice published via The Relimete cooperative details community aid actions and cooperative response programs available to residents. The notice outlines contact points and how eligible locals can access services or participate in cooperative efforts.
The Ottawa Kansas publication at 106 S Cedar lists daily issues with editor Robert B Wellington. Rates shown include trade area prices by mail: one month 1.00, three months 3.00, six months 5.00, one year 9.00. outside trade area: one month 1.50, three months 4.25, six months 8.00, one year 15.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press with exclusive local news use and AP dispatches.
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