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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1961

Page

2

Levy Switch Lets Kansas Schools Rebuild First

Gov John Anderson proposes a one year switch of the 0.75 mill levy from mental hospital facilities to state colleges and universities to meet rapid student growth. Democrats warn the move could harm the mental health program, delaying projects and risking long term plans. Supporters call it logical and necessary, arguing it avoids tax increases while prioritizing education.

Kansas John Anderson Anderson George W. Jackson

This and That Report and Stengel life story note

A satirical column riffing on Casey Stengel to receive 40000 for his life story, the Civil War anniversary question, Nixon and JFK headlines and public perception, plus jokes about family gifts and space, ending with a quip about gravity and church laughter. The piece mixes cultural observations and social quirks in a newspaper voice.

Casey Stengel

Auld Lang Syne 25 Years Ago At Ottawa University

The Ottawa University student body included 120 whose homes were in Franklin County. Mrs J A McCord of 5 miles east of Ottawa sold 800 bushels of corn at a farm auction at 57 1/4 cents per bushel. The Ottawa Mortgage Company office interior was redecorated. John Bonfanti of Clemmons boarding house recovered from illness and could be on the street. A large telephone pole was placed at Main Street bridge to support Bell Telephone heavy cable for the river crossing. X Crater left his job at J P Burk Harness Shop due to rheumatism.

Ottawa University Franklin County J. A. McCord Ottawa John Bonfanti Clemmons Main Street Bridge Bell Telephone Company

Backache details and medical guidance from Dr Mother

Mrs E V outlines persistent mid back and thigh ache after lifting with no injury. Dr Mother explains back anatomy, common muscular strains, and other causes from infection to osteoporosis, noting most back pain is muscular and usually not treated with surgery. She signals further advice to follow in tomorrow's column.

Dr. Mother

Prayer For Today Faithful Hearers Bear Fruit In Life

A brief prayer reflecting on the Parable of the Sower from Mark 4 20 praising good ground hearers who receive the word and produce fruit with thirty sixty and a hundredfold asking God for strength grace and spiritual maturity through the Holy Spirit this day Amen.

Jesus

Ottawa Herald subscription rates and staff notes

The Ottawa Herald lists editors Robert B Wellington and Guy Snedaker, publishes daily except Sunday and holidays, and prints subscription rates for trade area and outside trade area with Kansas sales tax. Rates include one month to one year options, varying by area.

S. Main Ottawa Kansas Robert B. Wellington Guy Snedaker Associated Press

Television Schedule Dense With Classic Programs

A detailed listing of Monday TV programming across channels notes morning talk segments and news, followed by Westerns, dramas, comedies, and game shows. Featured are titles like Highway Patrol, The Edg of Light, Petticoat Junction and The Rifleman, with midday news and weather updates and a parade of classic cinema and theater features.

Sunday Night TV Review Languishes Amid Medley of Shows

New York AP notes a quiet weekend for television after a busy inaugural Friday. Bing Crosby golf final entertains despite 30 mph winds while Bernstein overtalks on CBS. Sid Caesar stars as Lucifer in a heavy handed GE Theater bit. Ed Sullivan, Frank Sinatra benefit lineup, and Bergen, Levene, Sullivan appearances fill the slate. CBS debuts You're In the Picture with Jackie Gleason hosting but critics find it unfunny and awkward.

New York Bing Crosby Leonard Bernstein Philharmonic Orchestra Sid Caesar GE Theater Lucifer Ed Sullivan Edgar Bergen Sam Levene Sullivan Washington Frank Sinatra Jackie Gleason CBS Gleason Jackie

Lawrence Welk finally reaches million seller milestone

AP writer Bob Thomas reports Lawrence Welk was speechless upon receiving a gold record for Calcutta at the Brown Derby. Producer Randy Wood, who helped Welk break into hit territory with Last Date and Calcutta, predicts Calcutta will reach two million in sales as Welk recalls his long journey from 1928 to TV stardom.

Hollywood Lawrence Welk Dot Randy Wood Calcutta Welk Wood Randy Elvis R

Evening TV Highlights Mix of Classics and NewSeries

A compiled TV guide lists several hour long episodes across channels. Highlights include Americans Harper's Ferry 1661 on Channel 4 flip and various titles such as Pete and Gladys Danny Thomas Show Surfside 6 Hennesey Bringing Up Buddy and Peter Gunn with late films The Blackwell Story and Klondike starring Joanne Dru.

Cheyenne Pete & Gladys Wells Fargo Buddy Surfside Peter Gunn Allyson Jack Paar Five Star Theater Benny Blackwell U.S.A Channel 4 Harper's Ferry Pete Gladys Hennesey Channel 9

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