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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1961
Page
2
A three-union strike by ferry boat and tug crews against New York Central and New Haven railroads shut down services in New York. The dispute centered on crew size amid new equipment and rising automation, with the public bearing the cost as the strike was postponed without resolution.
President Eisenhower proposed moving the presidential inauguration to November 10 to start the new term before Congress convenes. The idea would shift national election timing and possibly shorten campaigns if conventions remain in summer. Proponents cite faster modern communications and urge constitutional reform to fit the jet age.
A fragmented column mocks modern parenting, city officials, editors, and media. It jabs at polio history, public infrastructure, and the era’s politicians and personalities, ending with a provocative glance at Havana’s Sloppy Joe.
A concise devotional prayer invites readers to imitate Jesus in trust obedience love and service. It calls on God the Father to help believers look to Jesus as Saviour and Master and to walk with His compassion, through Him. Amen.
The Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details with editors and publishers. It presents subscription rates for trade area and outside trade area, including monthly quarterly six month and yearly prices with a 4 cent Kansas sales tax. It notes Associated Press rights and republication terms.
A long OCR pasted list shows a dense television schedule with frequent cartoons news and movies. Programs include Popeye Hound Patrol Captain Kangaroo News with Harold Mack and Don Harrison and major westerns and game shows. The page mixes time slots and program titles across studios and networks.
Dr Molner answers reader queries on thickened rough heel skin caused by keratosis with foot structure and shoe fit guidance, plus a note on wheat germ nutrition. He also explains tapeworm risks, transmission from dogs, and the need for medical guidance and proper identification when worm-like matter is reported.
Auld Lang Syne notes mark 25 years since Garnett completed a new sewage disposal plant. Ottawa Odd Fellows and Rebekahs honored Civil War veteran Isaac H. Marrs on his 90th birthday. E. J. Kelly bought the residence at 416 S Maple from Mrs. Alice B Williams. 50 Years Ago Arthur Wheeler of Richter was seriously ill. Bert Bell and J E Cunningham attended Kansas City Scottish Rite Masons meetings. Lucas Drug Store building received a new front.
A listing of channel by channel programs for the evening. Highlights include Huckleberry Hound on Channel 9 and Guestward Ho on Channel 9 with Babs considering Hollywood. Channel 4 features Outlaws and Bat Masterson with other westerns and dramas across Channels 3 to 13. A news debate on federal power airs on Face the Nation, and Death Valley Days with No Minor Vices is shown late on Channel 9 and Channel 13.
New York AP notes Kennedy’s landmark live telecast as he fielded questions for over 30 minutes, marking a notable step for public enlightenment. The report also covers CBS’s Aquanauts debut with Ron Ely replacing Keith Larsen and NBC’s Barbara Stanwyck Show segment “Dear Charlie,” an ironic homicide tale.
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