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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1963
Page
5
The Ottawa Herald notes the death of Pope John XXIII a remarkable man whose lively leadership promoted world peace and church unity. He advanced ecumenism inviting Protestant representatives to the Ecumenical Council and sought better Vatican Communist relations. His five year papacy yielded significant influence and hope for a united church.
The piece notes that under Hoover a single press secretary existed, while today about 8,150 people work in government information and editorial roles. It argues the expansion spans a quarter century, with each department hiring PR staff, raising questions about the ease of controlling news and shaping public opinion.
Dear readers share tips on leg and toe cramps caused by arches and footwear. A doctor advises temporary relief methods and urges orthopedist or podiatrist evaluation for long lasting correction. Also notes on calcium deficiency and a pamphlet offer, tongue tonsils, birth control pills side effects, pulse rates, diabetes warning, and a prayer closing.
A dense OCR of a television schedule lists program titles, times, and networks across many hours. It mentions Huntley Brinkley reports, News, Sports, Weather, and a wide array of era shows from Dragnet to Twilight Zone and Perry Mason, reflecting a bustling broadcast day.
This memoir recalls the old home town around 4th and Main with Stingleys Meat Market near Courthouse Square and the Airdrome Theatre offering weekly plays like East Lynne. The author recollects Font Bullock's Cafe, Chenoweth Brothers Undertakers, Dunn's Department Store, Ott's Grocery with a fly trap, and Jean Halloren's Lumber Yard as landmarks.
Auld Lang Syne reports Gale Rex Miller as newborn son to Mr and Mrs Gerald Miller of Rantoul. John L Rogers resigns as post master at Quenemo, noted as Ginger Rogers stepfather. A burglary at Melton Bowling Alley 118 West 3rd absconds with half a box of cigars. Ottawa Democrats A P Elder A H Slater and W R Cody compete for Ottawa postmaster. Elks lodge rooms redecorated and Santa Fe freight platform reinforced for heavier weight.
AP reports Glenn Corbett joins Route 66 as the new lead after George Maharis left amid acrimony. Corbett, formerly on It’s A Man’s World, says he fits the role, gets along with producer Herb Leonard, and is eager to travel as the show moves forward.
On this date 1944 the invasion of France began with over 1,000 Allied planes and gliders dropping paratroopers into Normandy. Also born in 1755 Nathan Hale in Connecticut. Patrick Henry died in 1799. Alsace annexed to Germany in 1871 after Franco Prussian War. Marines in Belleau Wood in 1918. Yorktown sunk in 1942 at Midway. Ten years ago Everest expedition leader knighted. Five years ago Lebanon appealed to UN over interference. One year ago Cyprus visit prompts US-Israel Cyprus ties note.
TV highlights include Perry Mason The Case of The Grumbling Grandfather with J J Gideon and Dorine at the office. The Roaver Boys tour Denver Minneapolis upstate New York and the East Coast. The Andy Williams Show features Roy Rogers Dale Evans and Pearl Bailey. Arthur Godfrey subs for Johnny Carson on Tonight Show.
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