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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1964
Page
1
The piece argues that television outshines newspapers in drama and immediacy, citing Kennedy's death and convention coverage. It notes TV's rising influence, warns of fewer newspapers, and compares media roles to shrinking farms and stores.
The census shows daily newspaper sales peak at 58 905 251 and Sunday sales at 46 830 039. American dailies sell about 401 million copies weekly. Since 1960, over half a billion dollars has been invested in new plants and equipment, including the Ottawa Herald. Life for newsmen isn’t what it was with TV, but newspapers endure.
A historical note compares the value of a woman in Africa and the United States. It cites a example: a young comely wife in parts of Africa valued at six lion skins, two elephant tusks, and seven cows. The text says values in the United States are higher and notes ongoing debate.
In a Florida damage case an economics professor valued a 20 year old wife at 417000, based on wages of a public schoolteacher and a domestic servant. The author follows with deductions for living costs, taxation, children, and luxury, concluding no juror should deem a woman worth such a sum while noting humor and social commentary.
Dr Molner explains motion sickness in cars seas or air as a balance ear issue. Old remedies like newspapers or bags may have psychological effects. Dramamine and similar drugs can help children but require careful dosing by a doctor.
A devotional prayer invoking Psalm 46 1 and asking God to be our refuge strength and present help in trouble. The speaker requests divine presence indwelling Holy Spirit and guidance for these critical days in which we live through Jesus prayer.
In San Francisco the Republican convention centers on Barry Goldwater as the front runner with Scranton fading. Scranton’s late bid struggles to ignite delegates while Goldwater's well organized camp suppresses opposition and maintains firm delegate strength. Eisenhower stance remains neutral and aides hedge expectations during convention eve.
On July 15 1779 Brig Gen Anthony Wayne led a surprise midnight assault on Stony Point, taking the fort despite heavy wounds. Rembrandt was born in 1606, Georgia readmitted in 1870, Chateau Thierry and the second Marne battles in 1918, Truman in Europe in 1945. Ten years ago American Airlines shipped food to Puerto Rico amid a dockworkers strike.
Tonight's TV coverage includes GOP Convention on Channels 4 5 9 and 13 throughout viewing hours until the session ends. Movies on Channel 5 at 10 15 p m Brother Orchid featuring Edward G Robinson and Humphrey Bogart then In Society at 12 10 a m with Bud Abbott and Lou Costello.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for trade area by mail with monthly, three month, six month and yearly options and higher outside trade area prices. It notes Robert B. Wellington as editor and outlines Associated Press rights for publication of local news and AP dispatches.
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