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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1960
Page
2
Editorial page content from the Ottawa Herald dated Friday January 22 1960. Commentary reflects urban issues national affairs and cultural topics of the era. Readers gain insight into editorial tone and opinion framing of the period with possible local reactions.
Kansas State Chamber officials blasted businessmen as politically stupid and urged precinct level involvement. They pressed Ottawa Chamber directors to create a politics training course, but noted business demands leave little time for political activity.
A collage of humorous items and reflections from a 1922 college paper era. It jokes about aging politicians, car license plates, writing contests, and cultural quirks while recalling a 1960 reference and a playful Paola Kansas and Paola Pennsylvania note.
Mrs. Earl Poss of Greeley urges readers to oppose the campaign to raise state education funding from 6 to 25 dollars. She warns any surplus is temporary and taxes would rise when it is spent. She argues many Kansas children would not benefit and parochial school families would subsidize the plan.
The Ottawa Herald lists publication details with editors and publisher names and outlines subscription rates for trade area and outside trade area. Rates include one month sixty five cents and one year seven dollars for trade area. higher prices apply for non local readers.
Advice on afternoon naps for adults, especially busy parents, suggesting a 30 minute rest can refresh energy. Notes possible low blood sugar and meal timing as factors, with tips on light nibbling. Also discusses epilepsy versus multiple sclerosis, stating no cure for epilepsy but control via anti convulsants, and mentions a diabetes booklet offer with mailing instructions.
Auld Lang Syne notes include Dr. Rollo C. Speer of Greeley Colorado being announced as the new head of field work for Ottawa University. Ottawans discuss city water coloration blamed on river leaves while Elm Street figures and birth notices also appear among the year’s past items. John Lewis’s reelection as president of the United Mine Workers of America is reported along with plans to merge US and Canadian metal and coal unions.
A devotional prayer requests guidance for a personal mission to witness what has been seen and heard. It asks for focused thoughts to serve God willingly at home and work, seeking to do the best possible for Him who taught us to pray.
President Eisenhower’s annual economic report argues for more money available for investment this year while bankers warn demand remains strong and credit may tighten. The Treasury seeks easing, no new money, and aims to return about two billion dollars to the money market, cutting the federal debt if a budget surplus appears.
Rep. William H. Avery says he does not approve of using irregular procedure to force the civil rights bill to a floor vote but will support it. The measure sits in the House Rules Committee as Avery cites lack of confidence in the committee system after stating he has never signed a discharge petition.
Bankers and financiers of mortgages warn of tighter credit as business activity grows and rates potentially rise, not fall. The President seeks more investment money by aiming for a budget surplus, keeping tax rates, and freeing the Treasury to borrow in the best market, not just the short-term, to reduce debt and spur savings.
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