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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1960
Page
3
This That column by joh offers brief reflections on current events and daily life with plainspoken tone. It presents a snapshot of opinions and commentary typical of midcentury local papers, aiming to illuminate readers' perspectives without heavy partisan bias.
Kansas highway chief Maurice Martin says the state has over 325 miles of interstate work, including 187 miles on the Kansas Turnpike, with I-35 linking to Kansas City. Piecemeal contracts across Franklin Miami and Johnson counties raise costs and slow modern travel. Local humor and opinions follow on drafts, summer boredom, dieting industrialists, graduates’ gowns, rising living costs, and political cynicism.
Two of the nations twelve federal reserve banks have been allowed to cut discount rates. If others follow, credit could ease nationwide. With rising costs only inching up and wholesale prices near steady, production appears to meet demand, inventories rise, and price pressure may ease, barring rising unemployment, hinting at a possible inflation halt. Monthly notes cover Railway Week plans, a tire firm rep’s return, a wrestling match in Zellner Hell, old friendships renewed, corn meal shipments, and a west Ottawan protecting his home with peanut shells and a Winchester.
A dense listing of programs across dayparts, naming numerous shows and stars such as American Bandstand Wibd a Fun Time Huntley Brinkley and Gunsmoke, with notes on time slots channels numbers and a mix of cartoons news and dramatic features reflecting a full daily lineup.
Dear Dr Molner explains that hitting the back to relieve a crumb in the windpipe can be harmful if the object is large. He favors coughing and bronchoscopy for persistent cases, warns against finger probing, and notes peanuts pose real danger when eaten during activity, plus a rule to avoid giving peanuts to small children.
A devotional prayer asks for the Holy Spirit to descend and set hearts afire. It seeks empowerment to be disciple messengers of the gospel through Jesus Christ for the glory of God.
The Ottawa Herald lists publisher Robert B. Wellington and Falter Guy Snedaker with subscription rates for in and out of trade area. Rates: one month 85 cents, three months 2.00, six months 3.75, one year 7.00. out of trade area by mail one month 15 cents, three months 45 cents, six months 8.00, one year 15.00. Associated Press content noted for republication.
Cynthia Lowry reports for AP that Prime Time television exposure elevates McLean's profile, highlighting how public attention shapes perception and boosts career visibility for the individual discussed.
A busy night of television features a long career comedian and a slate of variety acts headlining. Prime time includes local personalities such as McLean in a New York episode, plus Westerns, comedies, and color specials. Channel listings cover New York and national programming with multiple channels and late films.
John H. Rudy 36 from Rothsville quits a $10,000 a year RCA post to become a Mennonite pastor near Gettysburg. He will earn about $1,300 yearly, saying the spiritual needs of people outweigh financial concerns. He is a father of three.
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