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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1961
Page
2
A reader challenges the idea that illegitimacy subsidizes sin, urging Kansas to enforce stricter laws and promote family responsibility. The letter discusses public welfare costs, prevention of dependency, and the need for strong moral standards to reduce reliance on welfare, unemployment benefits, and tax‑funded services.
Dr Molner explains that health benefits come from adequate air flow, not simply open windows. In summer slight ventilation suffices, in winter avoid cold drafts. use small openings or ventilators. Sinus issues depend on cause, not window position.
A clippings page recalls Auld Lang Syne 25 years ago with the Berglund purchase of the residence at 1240 Hickory from J E Cally. It lists local residents, a pioneer merchant Lucas ill in Kansas, jail repainting in Franklin County, and a mass of TV schedules and community notes amid prayer and random events.
Kansas Highway Patrol and Johnson County Sheriff's Patrol will launch Selective Enforcement Patrols to cut crashes on US-169 and I-35 in Johnson County. Col. Larry Hughes and Sheriff Ralph Burger announce a statewide plan, targeting high accident areas, with inspections and license checks by day and night, aiming to reduce crashes to a minimum.
Tv guide style listing shows different channels with program titles and brief notes. Highlights include Huckleberry Hound, Pick A Chick, Sports Spectacular, Brenner, Donna Reed, Real McCoys, Outlaws, Zane Grey, Bachelor Father, Untouchables, As the Sour Leef, Death Valley Days and late movie God Is My Co Pilot with cast Dennis Morean and Dane Clark.
The 1961 Kansas wheat crop will post the third highest weight per bushel in 14 years but the lowest protein content in that period. Early tests show an average weight of 59.5 pounds per bushel, compared with the 59.7-year average. Protein averages 10.7 percent, down from 11.5 percent a year ago and well below the 12.4 percent long-term average.
The Highway Commission approved a statewide streets and highways study. A contract with Roy Jorgensen and Associates and Wilbur Smith and Associates, Haven, Conn, was authorized at an estimated cost of $125,000. The commission also extended Kansas 105 by 5.3 miles from Toronto to near the Toronto Reservoir dam in Woodson County.
Ot tawa Kansas notice shows subscription rates for trade area by mail: one month 65, three months 2, six months 8, one year 13. Outside trade area mail rates: one month 1.50, three months 4.25, six months 8.00, one year 13.00. Also notes editor Guy Stedake and Robert R. Wellington. Associated Press report rights.
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