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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1960
Page
2
A Kansas Legislature bill seeks a November ballot to abolish taxation on household goods. The piece argues the tax is unfair to appraisers and taxpayers, costly to collect, and discourages commerce, noting funds must be replaced by another tax if eliminated. It cites the Kansas Government Journal and warns about shifting revenue.
A collection of light humorous items and opinions on politics education weather romance and culture. It notes embezzlement charges against sheriff candidates parsons high school dating rules Harvard professors political honorary degrees rock n roll and sonic booms with wry commentary on daily life and social habits.
From Our Readers Don Brown, County Agricultural Agent, sends Jan. 2 Ottawa Herald page on three Franklin County Farm Families honored by Balanced Farming and Family Living. Extension Service thanks for support and news coverage of these families. Harold E. Jones, Director, Kansas State.
A devotional prayer asks Heavenly Father to help believers walk with Thee in truth and love. It seeks forgiveness for faltering lives and urges growing in Christ likeness through steps of faith, emphasizing perseverance and spiritual growth.
A reader letter from Mrs C L C argues that natural birth emphasizes confidence and emotional preparation as much as physical training. Dr Molner responds, noting individual variation, the value of risk-aware prep, and that drugs remain acceptable when needed. Includes a second note about diet myths and arthritis pamphlet offer. 25 Years Ago items recap local society notes.
The Ottawa newspaper presents subscription pricing for trade area and outside trade area with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options. It notes daily publication except Sundays and holidays and credits Robert B. Wellington Shylls Editor Guy Snedaker as publisher while stating Associated Press membership rights.
Curbstone Plato questions who should fund a boy or girl's college education. He notes federal tax deductions for dependents and argues Uncle Sam could do more, pointing to a parent who spends $10,000 and sees it return $40,000 through taxes and earnings. He cites subsidies as precedent and asks if parents should bear the burden alone.
The speaker argues that sending a bright student to college benefits the nation by future tax revenue. He notes families who cannot finance college, causing capable youths to quit after high school. He questions whether government subsidies and outlays are good business for the country.
Dr and Mrs J R Smithheislar return from Homestead Florida after visiting daughter Mrs Norman Ger hold and family Mr and Mrs Albert Dunbar and Denny return from Western Stock Show in Denver Denny wins calf in catch a calf contest and will bring it to Manhattan early next week
A dense listing of TV slots across Channel 4 NBC Channel 5 13 CBS Channel 9 ABC with times from 5:00 pm to 3:6 am. Entries include talk shows news weather sports dramas movies and varied variety programs. Notable items mention Donna Reed Ernie Ford Dick Clark and The Price Is Right style blocks amid late night signs off and sign ons.
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