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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1962
Page
2
The July 10 1962 Ottawa Herald page presents four editorials weighing local issues with a civic tone. Each piece offers commentary on community concerns, policy implications, and public affairs reflecting the era’s concerns and journalistic style.
President Kennedy's council on youth fitness reported a pilot test with 200 000 children across five states. One in four cannot meet minimum strength and agility, but schools that quickly improved fitness programs saw rapid gains. Parents must share responsibility beyond schools through proper diet and regular exercise.
Neighbors study merging police and fire departments to save money. A single administration could reduce taxpayer costs, but cross training raises questions. Law enforcement and firefighting are distinct crafts, making full integration a complex public concern.
A reader asks about cancer pain, noting pain depends on location and pressure rather than the cancer itself. Pain may arise late from nerve involvement, pressure, or erosion, and early detection can be hindered by the absence of pain. The piece emphasizes serious attention to cancer.
A dated column blends quips about trains, cotton, golf and kite flying with social satire. It notes Eli Whitney and a governor, jokes about Seattle fairs, and a Supreme Court stance on ham water content. The piece shifts to cancer education, then a reader question on cold sores and prevention.
A devotional excerpt centers on following Christ by denying self and taking up a daily cross. It asks for steadfast reliance on God’s strength and living within His will, expressed in a short prayer to Jesus.
Utilities Commissioner C M Sheldon said water from municipal wells would not meet long term needs, Ottawa University graduate Walter Dingus became Waverly High coach after La Cygne stint, Ottawa Braves to play KU Jayhawks twice next season. Joe Pritehrd returned home to Emporia after visiting the Balye residence south of Ottawa. Roy Burk, former Ottawan, visited during vacation from streetcar job in Kansas City. Two Kansas City agents paused in Ottawa en route to Denver in a Chalmers car, aiming for a three day KC to Denver trip.
Television lineup lists 4 at 10:00 and 9:00 blocks with news weather and entertainment. Programs include Casper the Ghost Yogi Bear Three Stooges Huntley Brinckley Report Douglas Edwards Life Begins at 40 Captain Kangaroo Romper Room Captain Kangaroo Wagon Train Brinkleys Journal Naked City and many other 1960s era shows with multiple news weather and public affairs segments.
New York City outlaws employing or recruiting strikebreakers during lockouts or legitimate strikes. The law, signed Monday by Deputy Mayor Paul R. Screvane in place of vacationing Mayor Robert F. Wagner, carries fines up to 1000 dollars and up to a year in jail or both.
The notice lists subscription rates for Ottawa area and outside trade area with monthly and yearly options. It identifies Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher and notes Associated Press membership and exclusive local news rights.
AP writer Bob Thomas recounts Louis Nye rising from a supporting role to lead in TV and stage. Nye recalls producers doubting him for Gordon Hathaway, his ad man persona, yet he forged independence, performs as a magician in A Woman in July, books a Houston nightclub date, plans a Peter Lawford pilot, and recently guested with Jack Benny for a fall show.
A humorous column compares famous explorers to postcard writers noting four categories lyrical obligatory humorous and practical with a disheartening fifth type asking for money. The piece mocks overlong descriptions and journaling fatigue while illustrating postcard obsessions and the widespread art form status.
An ordinary Tuesday evening offers Bugs Bunny Show at 6:30 on Channel 9 with Pepe Le Pew as master of ceremonies. Talent Scout airs at 9 on channels 5 and 13 featuring Frankie and Melon, Keely Smith, Jerry Lewis, Hermione Gingold and David Merrick with Jim Backus hosting.
Police raided an apartment and seized 64 quarts of home brewed beer. The heat in the police property room caused forty quart bottles to explode, creating a sudsy mess and prompting Lt. Robert Heinen to order all remaining evidence dumped.
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