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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1961
Page
2
Rev Bill G Brewer of Quenemo Baptist Church objects to the K68 route change editorial. He argues residents may prefer highway access to Pomona reservoir recreation, criticizes stub road reasoning, and says small towns voice deserves serious study. He signs the letter to The Herald.
A satirical note on U S Cuba policy and White House life cites Castro and Jacqueline Kennedy. The piece mocks civic manners and public officials while lampooning election upstarts and Eisenhower era effects. Penny for thoughts and dignity of taxpayers are playfully questioned.
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details and subscription rates by mail for trade and outside areas. Rates include one month to one year options with Kansas sales tax, and note AP rights and publishment details.
A mother asks Dr Molner about sending her mentally retarded 3 year old to a special school and facing neighbor criticism. The doctor reassures her that loving, consistent care and visits can continue after placement, and notes the child’s happiness when in an active environment.
Evangelist Miss Nell Mitchell spoke at Trinity Methodist on Weak Ankles. High school athlete Quincy Seymour of 715 E Fourth suffered a severe foot infection but showed improvement. Mrs. Raymond Elder of Quenemo receiving treatment at Ransom Hospital. Mrs. Peter E. Whitmer died at 1038 S Main. Missouri Pacific station at Rantoul burglarized. Express and mail packages opened with little of value taken. Ben Williams at 619 N Hickory improving after a fall and arm injury.
A devotional prayer urges believers to act on the good they know by sharing love and leading others to the church. The request asks for strength and courage to witness, with gratitude for Jesus and fellowship guiding their example.
A sprawling TV grid shows 5:00 to 1:00 a.m. with dozens of programs. It lists early shows, news, westerns, comedies, dramas, live variety, sports, and feature films across channels, including Bonanza, Route 66, Twilight Zone, Magic Land, and The Million Dollar Movie among many others.
This evening offers a mix of hour long music programs a new show guest appearances and coverage by TV cameras of the inaugural hall in Washington. Channel A reports a large tract that once served as an Army proving ground contains many unexploded shells the owner declines to move them.
Snow and cold halt travel as a harbor strike worsens, with Gov. Rockefeller calling emergency talks that made little progress. About 10,000 New York area commuters rely on buses and cars, while 40,000 Central and 30,000 Pennsylvania Line riders are affected. Long-distance service is canceled and ferryboat riders face disruption amid a 11-day stoppage.
New York AP writer admits a cold colors his view of TV and radio. He laments relentless cheer from hosts and sponsors, notes soap operas confuse casual viewers, and recalls examples of overfamiliar language by Hugh Downs Arlene Francis and Sammy Snead. The piece muses on tone, sponsorship, and the need for sharper commentary.
London papers and Western European outlets offered warm editorials to John F. Kennedy. Most projected hopeful leadership and anticipated improved international relations after his inauguration. Communist and left wing presses cautiously echoed the prospect of change for the better.
Palo Alto AP. Baptist minister Rev. Leonard Rhoads, 44, confessed to arson in two church blazes. He admitted burning First Southern Baptist Church in Palo Alto on December 13 and a Fontana church on November 16, 1956, deputies said.
KOFO Zeit schedule lists morning education blocks and segments from 7:45 to 9:35, including News Weather Centropolis Baptists Family Worship and The Christophers. Serenade Lyndon Show and Easy Melodies are scattered with regular news and weather updates.
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