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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1960
Page
2
A young man criticizes higher education for rewarding A grades without ensuring real readiness for business. He argues much teaching is passive and parroting, and that a degree alone does not guarantee employability or true education. He notes the cost of college and the need for genuine learning motivation.
A witty, uneven collection of social quips and memory riffs notes politicians and public figures. It muses on bread slicing rights, a business acquaintance's quick judgments, Kennedy and Nkrumah hair, Eden and Dulles brinksmanship, and general observations about gender roles and journalism. It closes with governors' mishaps at dairy and wine events.
The notice lists publication at 106-108 S Main Ottawa Kansas with daily delivery except Sundays and holidays. It names editor Robert B Wellington and publisher Guy Snedaker and provides subscription rates for trade area by mail: one month 85 cents, three months 2 dollars, six months 3.75, one year 7 dollars. outside trade area: one month 1.50, three months 4.25, six months 8 dollars, one year 15 dollars. It notes Associated Press rights for local news and AP dispatches.
Dear Dr Mother explains botulism is remote from vegetables when handled properly, with emphasis on washing produce to remove sprays and impurities. Commercially frozen vegetables are generally safe if directions are followed, and cleanliness plus proper refrigeration are basic kitchen rules for food safety.
Auld Lang Syne Cliff Moody bought the Joe Wilbern Cafe at 112 N. Main. Charles Adams of 21552 S. Main burned both feet on molten metal at the Warner Plant. A H R Webster L A McCulley Ray Harts and George W. Davis discussed Ground Hog Day with a plan to puff smoke to blot out the sun and shadows. A new barn goes up on James Houser’s property at Logan and Oak. Ottawans join Kansas City auto show debut at Convention Hall. Editor O'Brien of the Pomona Republican visited Ottawa on business.
A devotional prayer asks God to recognize the power of small offerings when given with simple love and unfaltering faith. The speaker invites guidance to live a life of simple trust that can positively affect others, signing as Anjen.
A dense crib of TV listings shows programs and hosts across channels with times from 5:00 to 12:05. Names include Carry Gordon Ann Sothern Steve Allen Hennesey June Allyson and Danny Thomas, with shows like Wagon Train Tales and The Twilight Zone glimpsed amid news weather and late-night features.
Central Community Center hosts Busy Bee Club with Mrs. Lester Fox presiding and a gift given to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sutton for their 50th anniversary. Peggy Martin visits from Kansas City while Howard Walters returns to Washington. Roy Gorton builds a new home south of the center. Jim Cooke guests of Oley Johnsons in Waverly. Sandra Masketer returns from El Paso. Mrs. Harold Kimball and Mrs. Fox plan another Stitch and Chatter gathering January 13. Mrs. Max Slankard hospital bound, Slankards’ California visit aid noted.
James Marlow analyzes the 1960 Democratic challenge led by John F. Kennedy and warns the party risks repeating 1956 tactics against Eisenhower. Kennedy’s critique of presidential leadership echoes past Dem strategy, while Eisenhower’s enduring popularity complicates the race and GOP prospects.
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