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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1961
Page
2
Editorial page from the Ottawa Herald dated Friday January 27 1961 features opinions on current events, politics, and social issues. The section presents viewpoint pieces, critique, and analysis typical of a midcentury metropolitan newspaper editorial roster.
KTA shifts show political influence in wages and staffing. Gale Moss, a Republican longtime manager, drew 25000 then 22500 after Democrats gained control. Moss was briefly ousted, Kirchner hired at 16500, then Moss rehired as consultant at 16500 amid Republicans strengthening the board. Critics say the turnpike authority, not yet self sustaining, uses reserves to cover expenses and adds overhead.
A newspaper notes it received a letter of thanks from Richard Nixon for backing him in the last presidential contest. The piece suggests the signature may become valuable and reflects on Nixon's near election. It cites Kennedy and Nixon as aware of the close result and future implications.
A lighthearted column jokes about television dominance and a president’s new need to protect investments. It notes people’s changing habits, fears about Cuba, and the humor of crowded city streets. It adds quips about ex presidents and winter resort locals commenting on past weather.
The Ottawa Herald lists staff including Robert B. Wellington Lee and Guy Snedaker as publisher and editor. It details trade area subscription prices by mail from one month to one year and outside trade area rates, with Kansas sales tax and AP privileges noted.
A reader, 11, fears shots, prompting Dr Mulner to explain fear usually starts in childhood, often eased by humor and reframing. Also notes about steam baths versus mineral baths and medical cautions about ulcers, plus a tip to request Dr Motner’s leaflet on leg cramps and foot pains.
Auld Lang Syne recalls Mrs Edward Plaschka’s minor surgery at Ransom Hospital. A WPA water line from 15th Street to the County Infirmary. Clifford Moody Cafe opens at 206 N Main. Mrs Arthur Vincent ill with pneumonia at 1045 Main. Miss Sarah Starkweather moves to Pine Bluff Arkansas. Cat rescued from a floor hole at City Restaurant. cat hungry but safe. Bible verse and prayer concluded.
A dense TV schedule lists programs from 5:00 PM to 4:30 AM across channels. The lineup includes Popeye, Highway Patrol, Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Twilight Zone, Wagon Train, Jim Nelson news, sports, movies, and cartoons with numerous time slots and channel pairings.
A list of evening programs across channels includes Man From Cochise and Rawhide with Robert Culp, Happy, Affairs in Athens with June Allyson, Harrigan and Son, The Flintstones, Route 66, Nanette Fabray, Sing Along With Mitch, 77 Sunset Strip, Jackie Gleason, Twilight Zone, Michael Shayne, a Kansas City Boats and Travel Show, and late title The General Died at Dawn starring Gary Cooper. Also noted are Five Star News and Five Star Theater Big Show and King’s Row.
KOFO radio schedule lists News Weather and religious segments from 7:45 a m through 3 36 p m with programs including Centropolis Bapt Church Lyndon Serenade Around Town and Farm Show plus daily Noon Tunes and Sunday Serenade across multiple time blocks.
New York AP reports CBS ends its Witnesses run with a Hong Kong themed 60 minute special featuring William Holden guiding viewers through the city. NBC to air Our Man in Hong Kong March 21 while ABC mixed Hong Kong episodes with a rebroadcast and hoped to pull Naked City audiences back to its regular time slot.
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