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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1964
Page
1
An editorial notes the complexity of public budgets across Kansas. It cites 5,449 governing units including state, county, township and numerous districts, each with officers and taxes, highlighting citizen challenges in tracking government activities at all levels.
The piece notes 1923 had 10 716 units shrinking to 5 449 now but warns future growth. It claims one in four workers is government employed and experts predict this could double in a decade unless government units rapidly consolidate.
A christening on Samdey morning drew a crowded church scene with a grandmother and five other infants in arms. One infant cried throughout the ceremony, finally being carried out of the church, while attendees and family viewed the event with mixed reactions.
A grandfather muses about a five month old girl from her first moment in a festive setting. He wonders if the baby’s cries show discomfort or a future strong will. He jokes about the possibility of becoming the “belle of the ball” and contemplates a Christmas bicycle for the child.
Dear Dr Mother argues against forcing a hungry child to eat, urging balanced meals and no whipping. It warns that coercion harms psychology, fosters rebellion, and suggests restricting snacks to let nature regulate dinner intake. A closing reader asks about rectal prolapse, answered as rectal prolapse corrected by surgery.
Dr L H Gilley was elected commander of the Warren C Black post of the American Legion. Harry W Worthington and Lowell Jones resigned their positions at the Wassmer store and planned a clothing shop at 219 S Main in the Nisely shoe store location. Mrs John G Kaiser left for a two week trip to Colorado Springs and vicinity. Mr and Mrs J Defenbaugh and Grace Defenbaugh visited the country home of Mr and Mrs C T Lee for the day. Miss Rebecca Ott left for several weeks in Green Mountain Falls Colorado. Mr and Mrs A A Baughman hosted Mrs Arthur Wells of the Apollo concert company, whom Mrs Baughman met in Chicago during concert work.
TV log lists hundreds of programs from News and Weather to Texan GOP Convention coverage. Entries include film titles like The General Died at Dawn and Creature From the Haunted Sea, plus sports and religious programs across a full day.
Thomas Shepherd is on leave from the Navy and will report to West Virginia in two weeks. A new city dump is on Jake Heiber's property west of town with rules against burning material or dumping dead animals. A sign posted there was shot full of holes.
A detailed KOFO broadcasting timetable lists on air times for Top Of The Morning Weather News sports serenade devotions church notes and various hosted segments including Lyndon Show Bulletin Board Around Town Farm Show Great Moments In Sports and Triad programs with repeated sign ons and offs throughout the day and night.
Toman highlights GOP convention coverage across Channels 4 5 9 and 13 with evening viewing hours continuing through tonight’s session. Movie listings include Channel 5 at 10:15 p.m. The General Died at Dawn starring Gary Cooper and Madeleine Carroll. Channel 13 at 11:15 p.m. The Set Up with Robert Ryan and Audrey Trotter. Channel 5 at 12:40 a.m. Adventures in Silverado featuring William Bishop and Gloria Henry with Forrest Tucker.
The article notes vampire bats have razor-like front teeth that can slice sleepers quietly. They draw only small amounts of blood, typically an ounce or two, but their bites can spread rabies and other illnesses.
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